When it comes to baby names, reality TV's Duggar family definitely knows a thing or two. After all, parents Jim Bob and Michelle have 19 kids who they all had to name — keeping with the theme of names starting with the letter J, of course — and now, several of those kids have grown up to have kids of their own. There's a lot of inspiration to be found in this oversized brood, especially when it comes to the names of the Duggar grandkids.
We've seen the kids grow up on 19 Kids & Counting and Counting On, and watching them become parents on their own has been a lot of fun — almost as fun as finding out the names they've chosen. Some members of the family, like Jessa, tend to go for names that are a bit more creative and unusual (Spurgeon, anyone?) while others, like Jinger, stick more with the classics (just ask Felicity).
Read on for all of the best Duggar baby names that are definitely worth considering for our own future babies. The moms in this family know how hard it is to choose the perfect baby name, so maybe we should just let them do a little bit of the legwork for us.
JESSA
This is the name of one of the oldest Duggar daughters who has always been headstrong but still kind, and it's a pretty creative name, too. It's considered a version of Jessica, sure, but it's also a much more uncommon option.
JASON
Jason is the name of one of the middle Duggar boys, and it's also a classic. It comes from Greek and means "healer," and while it's definitely on the more popular side, it's guaranteed to never go out of style.
IVY
Ivy is the pretty, nature-inspired name of Jessa's one and only daughter (at least, so far), and if anyone's looking for a little middle name inspiration, too, the one Jessa picked out, Ivy Jane, is totally adorable.
JACKSON
As the name of one of the younger Duggar boys, it makes us wonder if Jim Bob and Michelle predicted that Jackson would end up being as popular in the future as it has become. The name is English and means "son of Jack" — go figure.
BELLA
The Duggar grandkids have some trendy names, and Bella is no exception. The daughter of Josiah Duggar and his wife, Lauren Swanson — their only kid so far — is named Bella Milagro, which means "miracle."
GIDEON
Gideon is the name of Joy-Anna Forsyth's first child, and it's a super cute one! It has roots in Hebrew and means "great warrior." But watch out — Joy's little Gideon is a bit of a troublemaker now that he's a toddler, so the name might inspire a little adventure.
EVANGELINE
When Jinger Duggar and husband Jeremy Vuolo welcomed their second daughter at the end of 2020, they chose the name Evangeline for her — definitely quirky, but fitting in with the recent baby girl name trend that begins with "Ev." It means "good news" in Greek, which definitely applies to a new bundle of joy.
GARRETT
Another G baby boy name to add to the list! This time, the name belongs to Joseph and Kendra Duggar's first child. Garrett is though to mean "bravery," which is a pretty solid meaning to bestow upon a baby boy.
MEREDITH
Since Josh and Anna Duggar have chosen to give their children names that start with M, it's no wonder that one of their (six!) is named Meredith. It comes from Welsh and means "great ruler," so naming a baby girl this is a total power play!
SAMUEL
Jill and Derick Dillard chose a classic for the name of their younger son, even though they usually calls him by his nickname, Sam. Considering the family's commitment to their faith, it's no wonder she chose a biblical name for her baby boy.
JINGER
The name Jinger is usually spelled with a G, but feel free to spice it up a little more with a J if the Duggar way of doing things seems inspiring! It's definitely one of the most unusual names out of her and her 18 siblings, after all.
JEREMY
We can't have Jinger on the list without also including her husband's name, Jeremy. It's another timeless name that transcends the trends, and means "appointed by God" according to its English roots — pretty appropriate since this Jeremy is a pastor.
ABBIE
It seemed like John David Duggar was going to be a bachelor forever, and then, he finally met Abbie Burnett and decided it was time to settle down! Abbie's name is adorable and classic, and comes from Abigail, which means "my father's joy."
HENRY
Another classic name to add to the list! Henry is what Jessa and Ben Seewald named their second child, and it's impossible to go wrong with this one (though his middle name, Wilberforce, is definitely a big one for such a little guy). The name is Germanic and means "ruler."
GRACE
When the time came for John David and Abbie to pick a name for their first child, they decided to keep it simple and strong, naming her Grace. It's an adorable name and the meaning really speaks for itself — and it's another that will never go out of style.
AUSTIN
Here's the name of another Duggar spouse — this time, we're talking about Joy-Anna's husband, Austin Forsyth. Austin is English and means "great" or "magnificent," which is how so many of us feel about our babies, right? Seems fitting!
ADDISON
Addison is a trendy name, but it totally fits Kendra and Joseph's daughter, who always seems to have a smile on her face. The name has roots in Old English, and it's a cute pick with the possibility of a few different nicknames, including Addie.
MASON
Another M name, courtesy of Josh and Anna Duggar. The name "mason" comes from the job title, referring to someone who works with stone, and lately, it's been used for both boys and girls, just in case anyone out there is looking for a gender neutral name.
FELICITY
We've always had a soft spot for Felicity — the name of a beloved American Girl doll and Jinger's firstborn daughter. The name itself means "happiness," which is definitely what a baby girl would bring us — and Jinger and Jeremy call her Lissy all the time, which is too cute.
EVELYN
The name Evelyn has been growing a lot in popularity in recent years, so it's no surprise that it's the one Joy-Anna Duggar picked for her rainbow baby who was born in 2020. She also uses the nickname Evy for her, which is so sweet.
