Nukkies real name is Nettie, Nukkie is a nickname
Kaylas real name is Sheila Johnston, Kayla is a nick name
This show is based on a MODERN American romanichal family. The key word is MODERN. This is how 50% of the gypsy population now lives.
Laura isn't from a Romanichal background, but in fact is a "gorja" who married into the gypsy family