Duggar Name Meanings Take Two

Earlier this year, we revealed the meanings of the Duggars' first names. At the suggestion of one of our loyal readers, we have delved deeper and added the meanings of their middle names to the list.

Jim-Bob (James) Robert

    James: Supplant; replace

    Robert: Bright fame

Michelle Annette

    Michelle: Who resembles God

    Annette: Gracious

Joshua James

    Joshua: God is salvation 

    James: Supplant; replace

Jana Marie

    Jana: God is gracious

    Marie: Bitter sea

John-David

    John: Merciful

    David: Beloved

Jill Michelle

    Jill: Youthful 

    Michelle: Who resembles God

Jessa Lauren

    Jessa: God beholds

    Lauren: Crowned with laurel

Jinger Nicole

    Jinger: Pep; liveliness

    Nicole: Victory of the people

Joseph Garrett

    Joseph: The Lord’s addition 

    Garrett: To watch

Josiah Matthew

    Josiah: Jehovah helps

    Matthew: God's gift

Joy-Anna

    Joy: Rejoicing 

   Anna: Gracious

Jedidiah Robert

    Jedidiah: Friend of God; loved by God

    Robert: Bright fame

Jeremiah Robert

    Jeremiah: Exalted by God

    Robert: Bright fame

Jason Michael

    Jason: Healer

    Michael: Who resembles God

James Andrew

    James: Supplant; replace

    Andrew: Courageous

Justin Samuel

    Justin: Just; fair

    Samuel: God's Word

Jackson Levi

    Jackson: God’s grace

    Levi: United

Johannah Faith

    Johannah: God is gracious

    Faith: To trust

Jennifer Danielle

    Jennifer: Pure and yielding

    Danielle: God is my judge

Jordyn-Grace Makiya

    Jordyn: Flowing down

    Grace: God’s favor

    Makiya: (from Makya: Eagle hunter)

Josie Brooklyn

    Josie: God will add

    Brooklyn: Brook, stream

Anna Renee

    Anna: Gracious

    Renee: Reborn

Mackynzie Renee

    Mackynzie: Fair; favored one

    Renee: Reborn

Michael James
    Michael: Who resembles God
    James: Bright fame 

Caleb: Whole hearted
Jubilee Shalom: Joyful celebration of peace

Home Births

As the mother of 19 children, Michelle Duggar has been through 17 deliveries. So what does this experienced mom say about hospital births versus home births?

Her first five children were born at the hospital, but after talking with friends, she and Jim Bob decided to try something a little different. Jinger, baby number six, was delivered at home, her birth attended by both a doctor and a midwife.

Michelle loved the flexibility of laboring at home, and she recovered in record time. A few hours later, she was up and about. Joseph, baby number seven, was also born at home. Although the Duggars opted to deliver their next child, Josiah, at the hospital, they still utilized the helpful techniques taught by their midwife.

Josh and Anna Duggar chose to go the home birth route with both of their babies (Jim Bob and Michelle's first grandchildren). Mackynzie Renee just celebrated her second birthday, and Michael James was delivered on June 15th of this year.

What do you think of home births? Has your family ever experienced one?

Happy Birthday, Mackynzie!

Bring out the cake and candles! First GrandDuggar Mackynzie Renee turns two today!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Mackynzie!


This time last year, Josh and Anna announced that they were expecting. Now, Michael James Duggar is here and ready to celebrate with his big sister. 

What was your most memorable toddler birthday party?

Josh and Anna (and Kids): 2008-2011

 

 Proud father Josh and newborn Michael James

June 2011

 Michael James

June 2011

Jim Bob and Grand-Duggars Mackynzie and Michael

June 2011

Big Sis Mackynzie

June 2011

 

Josh, Anna, and Mackynzie 

Spring 2011

Anna and Mackynzie 

Spring 2011

Josh and Anna with Mackynzie
Summer 2010


Josh
Summer 2010


Anna
Summer 2010


Mackynzie
Summer 2010

Josh, Anna, Mackynzie, and Johannah
Summer 2010

Mackynzie Renee Duggar 

Born October 8th, 2009

Proud parents Josh and Anna and new baby Mackynzie

October 2009
 

Mackynzie

October 2009

Anna and new arrival, Mackynzie

October 2009

Mackynzie, 1 day old

October 2009 

Josh and Anna eagerly await Mackynzie's arrival

2009

Josh and Anna expecting their first child!

Early 2009

Josh and Anna 

2009

Josh and Anna on their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach

September 2008

Honeymoon in Myrtle Beach

September 2008

Josh and Anna on their Honeymoon to Myrtle Beach
September 2008

Duggar Trivia Answers

Thanks to all who posted guesses to the recent trivia questions. Here are the correct answers:

    1. What is Josh's wife's maiden name?   Keller

    2. The Duggars have a striped green overhang above the serving line in their commercial kitchen. What does it read?    "Duggars' Deli and Diner"

    3. The Duggars received a grand piano when they built their house. Who was it a gift from?    TLC

    4. What is Mackynzie's middle name?   Renee

Look for more Duggar Trivia coming soon!

Duggar Trivia Winner!

Thanks to everyone who responded to the recent Duggar trivia questions! The only person to answer all 5 questions correctly was Jennifer Sottolano. Great Job, Jennifer! Here are the correct answers:

    1. Which Duggar learns to drive in the 17 Kids and Counting episode "Duggars Learn to Drive"?  Jinger

    2. To what country have the Duggars traveled on missions trips over the past few years?  El Salvador

    3. Can you name all 19 of Jim Bob and Michelle's children, in birth order? Josh, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace and Josie. 

    4. What is the first and middle name of Josh and Anna's daughter?  
        Mackynzie Renee
 
    5. How old were Jim Bob and Michelle when they got married?  
        Jim Bob was 19; Michelle was 17, almost 18.

Take a Trip with Josh and Anna

"19 Kids and Counting!" is tonight at 9/8 Central on TLC:

Watch as Josh and Anna Duggar take their daughter Mackynzie on her first trip down to Anna's hometown in Florida. If you've never met Anna's parents and family, now is the time! Josh and Anna will also point out special sites from their trip a year and a half ago when they got engaged.

Stop by the blog tonight to read highlights from the show and to post comments telling others what you think!