IT'S A GIRL! Please keep your name suggestions coming!
June 16, 2009
In case you didn't hear yet, Josh and Anna just found out their new baby is a girl! She's due in October, and the newest Duggar couple is looking for help choosing a name.
Please keep your suggestions coming in! Josh and Anna would like to thank everyone who has sent in names already. Join us in congratulating the parents-to-be and coming up with creative and fun ideas for their new baby girl!
Jedidiah, Joy-Anna, Josiah, Joseph, Jinger, Jessa, Jill, John-David, Jana, and of course, Joshua!
Will Josh and Anna do the same or will they start their own Duggar family tradition?
Use the "Comments" field below to send your name (or 'theme') suggestions for Anna and Joshua's new baby.
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Praise Him for his many Blessings on you and your new Family. We are partial to girls ourselves as we are enjoying our 9 month old 6th daughter in a row! We have yet to have the special blessing of a son. Our theme has always been a little unusual as we do not have a flower names or same initial theme. Ours has always been that one of the names for the girls is a pretty thing. The first girl was also the first grandchild on both sides so we modified the names of both grandmothers (Mary Kay and Rosalyn) and we came up with Kayla Rose. Daisy Grace followed as well as Melody Hope, Angel Marie, Cherry Lynn, and Ruby Joy. Other Girl names we enjoyed considering were Lily, Pearl, Lucy, and Esther. Remember to have a couple (just in case) and also have a good boys name ready for the same reason.
Blessings to you on this marvelous journey!
-Chris and Dawn
Posted by: Chris and Dawn | June 16, 2009 at 01:49 PM
Hi Josh and Anna,
Congrats again and I have a couple of names I think you might like. I think you should go with the letter "R". For you baby girl you could go with Rebecca and call her Becca. You can spell it Rebecca like how i spell it of Rebekah. Some other "R" names are:Rachel, Rama, Ramona, Regina, Rhea, Rhoda, Ria, Robin,Rose, Ruby, Ruth. You will most likely need boy names too, so here are sum I like:Robert Ralph Randell Ray Reed Richard Ross Russell.
Thanks so much for sharing your baby's life with all of us. Can't wait for her to be born!
Posted by: Becca Hegman | June 16, 2009 at 05:06 PM
My theme is bible names
Posted by: Katy | June 16, 2009 at 09:22 PM
My family start with a K. Kathy,Katy,Ken,Kent
Posted by: Katy | June 16, 2009 at 09:27 PM
i think you should go with the "M" theme for example it is morgan for a girl.
Posted by: Morgan | June 16, 2009 at 09:50 PM
i think you two shuld go with the "M" theme for example
"Morgan Beth Duggar"
Posted by: Morgan | June 16, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Josh & Anna,
Congratulations on the aniticpated arrival of your little girl in October! My husband and I had a little girl last year on October 16th and we named her Amanda Janine. Enjoy your pregnancy and your time along together because as you know, life will be much busier after the baby is born! May the Lord bless you during this pregnancy and that you will have a healthy baby this coming fall.
Posted by: Karen Kaldeway | June 16, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Amaris meaning "promised by God" or the "M" theme version, Maris having the same meaning.
Posted by: Kandis Noe | June 16, 2009 at 11:43 PM
I think you should name her Nevaeh,which is Heaven back words.
Posted by: Deanna | June 17, 2009 at 03:14 AM
Congrats Anna and Josh!!!!! i have ideas for HER name
Miklaya
Mady
Mackenzie
MaKenna
Meghan
I know you 2 will be the best parents EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Elaina | June 17, 2009 at 08:47 AM
maybe Cailah witch means empowered with the holy spirit it sounds like kayla.
Posted by: Joshua | June 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Maybe the baby will be named Naomi.
Posted by: Joshua | June 17, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Don't do a letter theme!!!!
Posted by: Jim | June 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I think their names should start with A - Arrah-Lee!
Posted by: Arrah McKilney | June 17, 2009 at 01:05 PM
A girl!! Congrats!! My husband and I are young parents too! Our first duaghter was born in 2006 on my 22nd birthday!
I love different Names, Madyson Shelby and Aubrie Kate are my 2 daughters...if we have another girl We plan on naming her Camilla Claire or Haryson Annabelle!!
Good luck on the names! and God Bless!
Posted by: Sarah | June 17, 2009 at 02:06 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your baby girl! may blessings abound.
since you asked about baby names - I love the M idea in honor of Michelle. You could also have the first child have an A name - the second a B name ...... easier to keep track of them if God blesses you with many. perhaps her name should be Michelle though - after grandma - or her middle name at least. I know it is a plain name but I like Mary - mother of Jesus. Whatever you name her she will be blessed.
Posted by: cheryl | June 17, 2009 at 02:09 PM
JAYLA GRACE
Posted by: Jeanne | June 17, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Congratulations on the future little girl!
As for names, a couple to flip through are,
Caidyn, J'alyssa, Marilyn, Anika, Anyabelle and Acacia.
Posted by: Elise | June 17, 2009 at 02:47 PM
I know you probably have already been given this suggestion, but since Josh's family has quite a few "J" names off the market, you might consider going with Anna's first initial. There are many beautiful “A” names as well as many with spiritual and biblical significance. Congratulations, I have a three-year-old daughter who is a blessing to my life everyday. May God bless your little girl and continue to bless your precious new family.
Posted by: Michelle; Weatherford,Texas | June 17, 2009 at 03:17 PM
It is an elegant name. Also, It's a "J" name.
Posted by: Joslynn | June 17, 2009 at 03:55 PM
The name that I am suggesting is Alli Jo. Both of my babies were boys and this is the name that I had picked out if I had a girl. Maybe you can use it! Congrats and God bless!
Posted by: kelley | June 17, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Hey Josh and Anna I know this will sound weird but maybe you could consider the name Jerena after me I sent the name in for the last duggar but never hared anything from it they probly have so many to look at they never saw it.
Posted by: jerena ryan | June 17, 2009 at 05:41 PM
I am so excited for both of u and of course Jim and Michelle. I like the name Arayah Hope for your daughter. God Bless
Posted by: Michelle | June 17, 2009 at 05:48 PM
I am so excited for both of u and of course Jim and Michelle. I like the name Arayah Hope for your daughter. God Bless
Posted by: Michelle | June 17, 2009 at 05:48 PM
how about Cheyanne
Posted by: kristan | June 17, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Justina or Jessica or Jaylynn
Posted by: Jessica | June 17, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Hey Josh and Anna,
I hope you are enjoying married life! I don't have any name suggestions but wanted to congratulate you on your baby girl! You will make great parents! I enjoy watching 18 kids and counting on TLC or Discovery Health. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make the episodes and sharing your life with us...
Helen
Posted by: Helen Rose | June 17, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Maybe they should name her JoAnn since that would like a really cute combination of both their names since of course she is parts of both of them. But if they don't want to go with a "J" name maybe something like Bailey or Leslie i think those names are very pretty
Posted by: Shakita | June 17, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Congratulations!! I agree with those suggesting an "A" theme. Some of my favorite "A" names are:
Girl:
Alexis
Ashleigh
Abigail
Alexandra
Alyssa
Boy:
Andrew
Alexander
Austin
Aaron
Aaden
Other non-"A" names that I love are: Scott, Bryan, Brandon, Tyler, Kyle, Kayla, Marissa, Sabrina, Katelyn, Logan, Luke/Lucas, Colin, or Mara. Congrats again to all of you!
Posted by: Julie Betzel | June 17, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Since Josh is a J how about Jullisa. Or if you want to go with A's for Anna how about Aurora. Becuase she will shine more happiness into your life. God bless you! And congrats!!
Posted by: Tammy | June 18, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Here Are Some Names I Thought Were Nice
Joanna Michelle(mom/dad and grandma name
SAdie Marie
Mackenzie Jane
Sage Ginger
Brooke
Taylor Christine
Willow Paige
Aubrey Jane
Sohpie
Posted by: Charmisha | June 18, 2009 at 11:14 AM
God Bless your little miracle!! I love what Michelle and Jim-Bob did with the J's!! I am suggesting that Anna and Joshua use A's for the 1st names and J's the middle names to honor both parents...
examples..
Aurora Josephine
Alister Joseph
Thanks and enjoy your daughter
Posted by: Amber | June 18, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Hi Josh & Anna...
There are 8 letters in the alphabet between A-Anna & J-Joshua so... 8 more letters down the line between J-Joshua falls on the "R" So.. how about Reilly Dugger! Tons of pretty "R" girl names and cute "R" boy names such as Reece, Reed.... Congrats on the now famous new Dugger to be!!
Posted by: Pam | June 18, 2009 at 01:44 PM
I was just listening to my favorite musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and I thought of you, and your baby. I think you should go with a children of Israel/Jacob theme: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, daughter Dinah, Joseph, and Benjamin. Of course you may need more girl names, so you could also use Leah and Rachael(his wives).
Posted by: Stephanie | June 18, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Some names are Joann May( your names in it!) Josie anna Jamy kay Ashlyn may Ally may kelly anna or Keleanna lorin! Good luck
Posted by: keleanna johnson | June 18, 2009 at 06:02 PM
some mane suggestions joy, Josephine, hope,star,Pam,tatiana ,joy-star sunny savanna Anasatsia -joy and four a boy joshua,sky,dominick,jim-bob like your dad
Posted by: AnnaMary louise Trowbridge | June 18, 2009 at 06:05 PM
i will send more names over the weeks so think about these right now!your welcome.
Posted by: madison hope duggar | June 18, 2009 at 09:03 PM
i will send more names over the weeks so just think of these for now.
Posted by: madison hope duggar | June 18, 2009 at 09:04 PM
these are pretty names.
Posted by: madison hope duggar | June 18, 2009 at 09:05 PM
thesse are pretty names
Posted by: madison hope duggar | June 18, 2009 at 09:06 PM
I think Heaven or Nevaeh (Heaven spelled backward) would be beautiful names.
A Biblical theme would be awesome if you are planning on going with a "theme" for your children's names. What better place to find names for your children than in God's word?
Posted by: Tesha | June 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Congratulations Anna & father to be Josh.
I thought that you may wish to name your children after vowels; A, E, I, O, U, & sometimes Y.
Abby
Annabelle
Albert
Alijah
Ellie
Elijah
Isabelle
Ivory
Isaac
Ian
Odin
Olin
Olivia
Ulysses
Ugo
Uma
Ursala/Ursula
Yvonne
Yolanda
Yohance
Yuma
and for the fun of it Zoe
My true love and I named our children after songs that we both charish.
1st Daughter: Sara
Twins Daughters: Holly & Kali "Kaliegh"
Third Daughter: Vera Lynn
& our only son: Austin Jacob after his grandmother who passed one month before his birth. Who we had named prior Lincoln....
Enjoy being parents to be and the joyful time to come.
Love from our family to the two of you and one to come!
Posted by: Susan Murbarger | June 18, 2009 at 11:59 PM
You could name the baby girl Joy.
Posted by: Kim | June 19, 2009 at 01:03 PM
name suggestion....Malia Suzette (Malia is like Maria but with an "L").
Posted by: Rebekah | June 19, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Congratulations Josh and Anna on your new addition. I can't wait to see your bundle of joy. Here are a few name suggestions and their meanings.
Jaden or Jadyn means "God has heard".
Jahzara meaning "Blessed princess".
Janet means "God's gracious gift".
And I heard Josh mentioning on one of the episodes that he might carry on the tradition of the letter "M". After his mom's name. So here are a few names starting with the letter "M" and their meanings.
Mabel means "My beautiful one".
Macaria meaning "Blessed".
Malaika meaning "Angel".
Malia means "Calm and peaceful".
Matana meaning "Blessed".
Mateja means "Gift of God".
And if none of these will do, you can name the baby "Samantha Renee" if you want too?
Congratulations once again. My prayers are with you and God Bless you all abundantly.
P.S. Don't be afraid to go for the epidural Anna.
Posted by: Mary from Kentucky | June 20, 2009 at 02:15 PM
Mercy is a very pretty name.
Posted by: Shelly | June 20, 2009 at 02:53 PM
How about "K" ,"G" or "R" names.
Maybe Grace Elizabeth Duggar
Grace Michelle (after grandma!)
Katherine Michelle
Rachel
Rebecca
Ruth
Posted by: natalie giduz | June 20, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Try the "A" name tradition because of Anna.
--Abigail Faith
Posted by: Christy Hudson | June 21, 2009 at 08:11 AM
I think Josh and Anna should do their own thing when it comes to naming their new baby girl. Let the JimBob Duggar family stick to the J's
Now as far as what I like. Never having a girl myself this might be fun. I love names that are different. Carrington, Ashlynn, Delaney, Brooklyn and Kimberly are on the top of my list. Anna would be a beautiful middle name. :)
Posted by: Sue | June 21, 2009 at 02:54 PM
i think you can name her sarah
Posted by: john cena | June 21, 2009 at 05:00 PM