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

Duggar Name Meanings

Just because you are one of twenty-one doesn't mean that you aren't unique. Each of the Duggar children has a name with a distinct meaning (who knew there were so many "J" names out there?). Take a look at the list below, and get an idea of what Jim Bob and Michelle were thinking when they welcomed each of their blessings into the world.
*Why so many "J" names? Click here to find out!

Joshua: God is salvation

Jana: God is gracious

John-David: God’s Grace

Jill: Youthful

Jessa: God beholds

Jinger: Pep; liveliness

Joseph: The Lord’s addition (to the family)

Josiah: Jehovah helps

Joy-Anna: Rejoicing; jubilation

Jedidiah: Friend of God; loved by God

Jeremiah: Exalted by God

Jason: Healer

James: Supplant; replace

Justin: Just; fair

Jackson: God’s grace

Johannah: God is gracious

Jennifer: Pure and yielding

Jordyn-Grace: Jordyn: flowing down; Grace: God’s favor

Josie: God will add 

Caleb: Whole hearted
Jubilee Shalom: Joyful celebration of peace

Jim-Bob (James): Supplant; replace

Michelle: Who resembles God

Anna: Favored grace

Mackynzie: Fair; favored one

Michael: Who resembles God

What does your name mean?