Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham Welcome Son Brendan Joseph

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Update: Life & Style is reporting that the baby’s name is Brendan Joseph Wahlberg, and says he weighed in at 7 lbs, 10 oz at birth.

Originally posted September 19th: Us Weekly is reporting that Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham have welcomed their third child, a son. Although unconfirmed by reps, the baby boy was reportedly born on Tuesday, September 16th, in Los Angeles, Calif. No further details — including a name — have been released. The new baby joins older siblings Michael, 2 ½, and Ella Rae, 5.

Rumors of a pregnancy began in April, with Mark, 37, confirming and sharing the sex in June. Rhea’s due date had been September 21st.

Source: Us

Comments

I can’t wait to find out what they name this little cutie!

Congrats to Mark, Rhea, Ella, and Michael!

- Cait on September 19th, 2008

Congrats, can’t wait to hear the name, I’m sure the baby is a cutie!

- Stéph on September 19th, 2008

Oooh–if this is true, somebody on another thread on CBB was correct! It was on the post with Mark giving Ella a hug and Rhea holding Ella’s doll. I’m pretty sure it was on the 14th or 15th. The poster guessed the baby would be born on the 16th and be named Christian. We’ll see!

- The Nanny on September 19th, 2008

Yay, congrats to them! That’s exciting news!!

I saw that poster, The Nanny! And I’ll have to apologize because I told her not to quit her day job on the 18th because we hadn’t heard an announcement! I’ll be even more embarrassed if the baby ends up being named Christian!

- Stephany on September 19th, 2008

Whoa– I actually got that correct. I was the poster who guessed the 16th. I must have super powers, haha. Nah, I’m just a good guesser. I’m so excited for them! That’s awesome news.

- Alicia on September 19th, 2008

Now we’ll have to wait and see if I guessed the name Christian correctly. Now that would just be eerie. I doubt it though.

- Alicia on September 19th, 2008

Congrats to the whole family! I can’t wait to hear the name.
I’m sure they’ll stick with something traditional so my guess is Samuel, Joseph, Jack, Daniel, James or Thomas.

- Lily on September 19th, 2008

Congrats to them, their a cute family. Their other children have nice normal names, so i’m sure this one will too

- brooke on September 19th, 2008

Congrats to them, but I can’t help feeling bit jealous, I’m due the 23rd and still pregnant! She was early.

- Pencils on September 19th, 2008

Congrats to them. Very good news! Just like everybody else, I can’t wait to hear the name.

- Rosy J on September 19th, 2008

3 kids and not married? Seems kind of sad to me

- ellen on September 20th, 2008

YAY!!!! I have been waiting on this announcement! Congratulations to Mark, Rhea, Ella and Michael. I hope Rhea and new baby is doing well and hopefully soon we’ll find out the name and weight ….. can’t wait to see him either …. please CBB keep us updated on this family!!!!!

- Bancie1031 on September 20th, 2008

Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear the name.

Now only for the news about Lisa Marie Presley! Could she be one of those rare women that go full term with twins!

- Sanja on September 20th, 2008

Pencils – good luck with the last few days of your pregnancy, fingers crossed for a smooth delivery for you!

And I can’t wait for this little cutie’s name to be released. Ella and Michael are such lovely names, the new arrival is sure to get a good one too! Congratulations to mummy and daddy!

- phoebe on September 20th, 2008

Its a very good news. I congrats both of them for their child and my wishes are with them. The third child brings more and more happiness in their life.

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- kevin peterson on September 20th, 2008

On the ET website, it says “today” they welcomed the baby, meaning the 19th but maybe they don’t know the exact date he was born. My second oldest son was born 9/19. Anyway, conagratulations to them!

- Marilyn on September 20th, 2008

et just linked to us weekly’s story so looks like they just missed the Tuesday part.

Congrats to Rhea and Mark!

- Brandi on September 20th, 2008

I remember reading something about how Mark’s father died, and he planned on naming this child after him…so I wouldn’t be surprised if the baby gets named Donald Edward Wahlberg or so variation of that name.

- Orion on September 20th, 2008

maybe “donovan” as an updated variation of donald…or greer, which has the same meaning as edward…i’ve also seen dax as a nickname for donald (but i doubt this is their style).

can’t wait to hear what they pick!

- suze on September 20th, 2008

There’s a cute video about Rhea and Mark on youtube. In the search box, just type in Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham. It’ll be the first video that shows up.

- Staci on September 20th, 2008

i like that this couple gave their children really normal, beautiful names. wonder how they named the little one?

- elllen on September 21st, 2008

Has anyone heard yet what they named their baby boy? Hope all of them are doing ok!

- Bancie1031 on September 24th, 2008

I like the name Brendan Joseph, do you know if Michael has a middle name??

- Stéph on September 30th, 2008

Aww. Love the name! I’m sure he’s just as adorable as his big brother and sister.

- Lily on September 30th, 2008

I had the feeling that she was going to have him on the 16th…which was my son’s 1st birthday. I was so happy when I was right! Then today I check CBB and they named him Brendan, which is my son’s name! FREAKY! Obviously I love the name…and the day! Congrats!!!

- Amanda on September 30th, 2008

What a beautiful and normal name!

Love it!

- nosoupforyou on September 30th, 2008

Three lovely beautiful normal names for his children LOVE it!!

- JM on September 30th, 2008

I had a feeling that they wouldn’t use Mark’s dads name..the baby would have been named the EXACT same name as his Uncle Donnie…Donald Edmund Wahlberg, Jr. I had this same name Brendan Joseph on my baby names for my son! I am happy that he’s here and healthy and that they are all happy. God Bless

- Josie Kay on September 30th, 2008

HOLY LORDY!!! When they reported them having a boy I thought immediately what will they name him and came up with Brendan or Donovan!! That’s crazy!! The same thing happened with my neighbor. She had 2 girls and when she told me she was having a third I thought.. hmm.. I bet her name will be Emma.. and it was! LOVE THE NAME BRENDAN! how weird

- Heather Lynn on September 30th, 2008

Finally, a nice normal name! All three kids’ names are great, gotta love those Irish Catholics.

- Mary on September 30th, 2008

Right you are Mary. Another beautiful traditional name. I love it.

- Rosy J on September 30th, 2008

Awww I like the name Brendan Joseph. Congratulations to them once again and I hope that we get to see Brendan before he’s 15 months (if everyone remembers we didn’t see Michael until he was 15 months old).
And I do believe that Michael’s name is actually Michael Robert Wahlberg.

- Bancie1031 on September 30th, 2008

OH and BTW CBB thanks for keeping us updated on this wonderful family!!

- Bancie1031 on October 1st, 2008