Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Name Baby No. 6: Edward Owen Revealed
Kai Montgomery here, grumpily obliged to report that Jessa Duggar and husband Ben Seewald have finally announced the name of their sixth child after a week of suspense and a household vote.
Yes, I know: naming a baby is thrilling content for billions. But the facts are straightforward and actually kind of wholesome. Jessa Duggar, known from the reality series 19 Kids and Counting, confirmed in an August 11 YouTube video that their newborn son will be called Edward Owen Seewald. The reveal came a week after Jessa announced the birth, and she explained that their five older children were enlisted to help pick the name. The kids—Spurgeon (9), Henry (8), Ivy (5), Fern (3), and George (20 months)—were filmed cheering for “Edward” and rooting for it to stick. That footage was included in the video, giving fans a peek at how the siblings reacted when their new brother’s name was floated.
Grudgingly adorable, yes, but there’s more than cute kids shouting names here. Ben offered a measured explanation of the inspiration, citing historical and theological influences as part of their decision. He mentioned Jonathan Edwards and King Edward VI of England as historical touchpoints for the first name. The middle name, Owen, is a nod to theologian John Owen, whom Ben said he admires. So when you strip away the nursery rhyme vibes, you end up with a name that lines up with the family’s long-standing religious and intellectual leanings.
Also, for the detail-obsessed: the couple didn’t rush the decision. Jessa said they left the hospital without a name, because hospitals typically allow several days before paperwork is finalized and the birth certificate is filed. The Seewalds reportedly narrowed their top contenders to Edward, Owen, and Calvin, and then experimented by “trying out” each name for a day or two to see which one felt right. Ben admitted they ultimately needed to see their son’s face and test names in the real world—practical parenting, not a celebrity stunt.
Jessa emphasized the obvious but necessary point that Edward Owen arrived into a very full house of affection. She reminded viewers there are seven other people in their home who lavish the new baby with hugs and kisses. For anyone tracking the Duggar family tree, Jessa is the fifth eldest child of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who famously started their large family as high school sweethearts rooted in conservative Christian values. The broader Duggar backstory was briefly revisited in the video, including Jim Bob’s earlier political career in Arkansas and how the parents met and married young.
So there you have it: a name chosen by sibling consensus, theological nods, and a bit of bedside testing. Fans of the family will no doubt archive the YouTube reveal and parse every frame for meaning. If you’re keeping score, this expands the Seewald brood to six kids and adds another name to the sprawling Duggar family roster.
Final snarky note from your resident grump: baby names are exciting, but I’ll wait until Edward starts crawling to declare any definitive personality forecasts. What to watch next: will the Seewalds stick to similarly traditional names for future additions, or will someone toss a curveball? Stay tuned.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Family YouTube video (Jessa Duggar), Duggar family blog
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