Josh, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph. Do you notice a pattern? Ever wonder why the Duggar kids' names all start with the same letter? You may be surprised to hear that Jim Bob and Michelle did not set out to have a brood of children with "J" names.
As new parents, they fell in love with the name Joshua, after the courageous biblical character. Nearly two years later, Jim Bob and Michelle were blessed with twins. The two names that they chose, Jana and John-David, just happened to start with the letter "J." Not knowing how many more children God would give them, the young couple decided to name their next child, Jill, with a "J" name as well, just in case she was their last.
As their family grew, Jim Bob and Michelle continued the tradition so that none of their children would feel left out. The family has had a lot of fun choosing unique "J" names over the years; everyone likes to join in on the action!
As new parents, they fell in love with the name Joshua, after the courageous biblical character. Nearly two years later, Jim Bob and Michelle were blessed with twins. The two names that they chose, Jana and John-David, just happened to start with the letter "J." Not knowing how many more children God would give them, the young couple decided to name their next child, Jill, with a "J" name as well, just in case she was their last.
As their family grew, Jim Bob and Michelle continued the tradition so that none of their children would feel left out. The family has had a lot of fun choosing unique "J" names over the years; everyone likes to join in on the action!
What are your favorite "J" names?
For a girl I like julietta,jubilee and jacynth. For a boy I like Joel, Jacob, and jasper. I also like Jude for either gender
ReplyDeleteI like all of them, but I probably like Jana, Jackson, and Johannah the best. I think Johannah and Jana are such unique names.
ReplyDeleteI like Jayden and Jonathon for a boy and Julietta and Jenelle for a girl.
ReplyDeleteJenisis (:
ReplyDeleteJulie/Julia/Juliet/Julianna/Julie-Anna, Jenna, Janelle, Jemima (my cat's name),
ReplyDeleteJake, Jacob, Jude, Jonathan,
Jack (my son's name)
My 6th baby is named Joshua. I love that name.. I also like Jullianna, Jacob and Johannah.
ReplyDeleteJuliette Juliana for girls
ReplyDeleteJacob Jack for a boy
I've always liked the name Jana...I knew a girl by that name when I was younger, and I think her family was originally from the South. I think it suits Jana Duggar to a tee!
ReplyDeleteOh, I thought that you were asking what Duggar "J" names we like the best. Jana, Jackson and Johannah are still my favorites. For a boy: I like Judson, Justin, and James. I know that two of those are the Duggar boy names, but I still like them. For a girl: I like Julie Rose, Juliana, and Jane.
ReplyDeletemine favorite j names has to be jake, jack,jacob, joy,jason,james,justin
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jolene and during the 1980's I knew many classmates with J names. I also like Jubilee and Joyhannah (as opposed to Johannah).
ReplyDeleteWe had three children before we realized there was a pattern with their names. They each had a K in their names somewhere...quite by accident too! So, when the 4th child came along we had to give her one as well...and now we're going on #5 and he, too, will have a K name in there somewhere.
What are their names if you don't mind me asking.
DeleteI love the classical names: Jane and Jack
ReplyDeleteYea, but what about the Josh Duggar family? What's his excuse? LOL
ReplyDeleteI love Jonah
ReplyDeleteI think that Josh and Anna chose M to honor Michelle.
ReplyDeleteThey didn't plan on sticking with M with Michael.
I personally hope Josh and Anna pick whatever names they like, with no pattern following.
ReplyDeleteIt's so strange, "J", in my experience, is the letter I hear most often in repeat letter names families.
My 2nd childs name is Joshua and he is a J.R. so of course I love that name. And I love how they used Jinger with a J, very unique. I wish I would have thought to stick with 1 letter for all of my children.
ReplyDeleteMy daughters middle name is Jolie! I know it means "pretty" in French, but it's mine and my husband's first names combined: Johnny+Hollie. :)
ReplyDeletewell first of all i don't have any kids and i'm single but i like the name jalyn,jaley,jada,jodi,jasper,taegan,raelynn and reagan,jacee for girls for boys i like joseph,james,jackson,jason,jordan,kahlin,kaebyn..i could probably name more
ReplyDeleteMy kids all have J middle names - James, Josephine, and Jarrissa. Jarrissa was supposed to be Jarrett, which means brave, but she turned out to be a girl - so we feminized it.
ReplyDeleteBack in March 1923, my parents, Jim & Josephine married. They gave birth to Joyce in Dec. 1923, Jasmine in 1925, Jessie in 1927 and James Roderick,Jr. in 1929. Sadly he was stillborn.
ReplyDeleteIn 1939 they gave birth to another daughter, Josephine who was immediately nicknamed Joy.
In 1968, Joy gave birth to a son, on her father's birthday & named him James Roderick after her father.In 1979 Jim died and James played TAPS for his grandfather's funeral.
I like the name Joy Anna & Jubilee.
ReplyDeleteMy middle name is jolene my sons middle name is Justin and my daughter is named Jamie Irene after my grandfather James and my grandmother Irene.
ReplyDeleteI like the boys' names Jonathan, Josh, Jake, and Jay. For a girl I love Jessica, Jeanette, and Jinger.
ReplyDeleteI like Jamillah which means "Beautiful" in Arabic.
ReplyDeleteYou need to mix things up and stop with J names
ReplyDeleteI like the names jubilee, julie and jodi
ReplyDeleteI like Jacob & Jude and Julianna & Janessa. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the name Jennifer
ReplyDeleteI have a sister named Joyce. Two grandchildren are named Jaret & Jewel. I also like Jarek, Jody, Jaque, Julie, Jolly & Janene.
ReplyDeletemy 3 children's names begin with M: Mercedes, Monshae' and Montel... :)
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ReplyDeleteI hope the rest of the Duggars don't follow in this tradition of using the same 1st letter for everyone's name. Think about it. By the time little Josie is ready, she may be left with only Q or X or Z!! Why not name 1st baby:A; 2nd baby:B; etc. At least they'll always know their birth order! Someone, please, break this trend.
ReplyDeleteWhat?
DeleteI'm so sick of this rhetoric. Names beginning with J have a rich and diverse history, spanning across various cultures and languages. From classic names like James and John to more unique choices such as Jasper and Juniper, J-names offer a wide array of options, each with its own special charm and significance.
DeleteLet's not forget the impact of iconic figures with J-names who have left their mark on history and popular culture. Think of the brilliant scientist and inventor, Thomas Edison, or the legendary musician and humanitarian, Johnny Cash. Jane Austen, with her timeless literary works, and Jackie Robinson, who broke barriers in sports, are further examples of the greatness associated with J-names.
Moreover, J-names often carry positive meanings and symbolize qualities like strength, kindness, and wisdom. Jacob, for instance, signifies "supplanter," highlighting the determination to overcome obstacles. Jessica represents "gift," embodying a sense of gratitude and appreciation.
In conclusion, dismissing names starting with J would be disregarding a treasure trove of wonderful options with deep cultural significance and inspiring legacies. Let's celebrate the diversity and greatness of J-names, appreciating the beauty they bring to the world of names and the individuals who bear them.
Or maybe just use all the names of the Apostles or just only the names in the Bible - in order: Adam, Eve, Lilith, Cain, Abel....and so on.....
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