Gemma for a baby girl?

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Registered: 05-31-2007
Gemma for a baby girl?
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Thu, 05-31-2007 - 3:00pm
Any ideas or thoughts on the name Gemma? (Sounds like J) with Lily as a possible middle name?
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Registered: 04-05-2006
Thu, 05-31-2007 - 3:08pm

I've been collecting names most of my live, and I've treasured Gemma as a rare, beautiful, surprising choice. Gemma Lily is sweet and intriguing!


I would point out that recently I have been seeing Gemma on mutiple expecting parents' short lists. Parents are looking for sweet, old, short names that feel like Ella, Eva, Ava, etc. without the popularity. Gemma fits the criteria perfectly. Also, generally if a name gets super-popular, the names that rhyme with it will follow suit. Emma has been hot for several years now. I predict Gemma will eventually be in hot pursuit.


If you choose Gemma, you will be well ahead of the curve. I just wanted you to think through the fact that she will be surrounded by many Emmas in her generation, and don't be surprised if, as she grows, you begin to run into younger Gemmas.


Still, as prettiness goes, Gemma is about as good as it gets :)

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Thu, 05-31-2007 - 5:25pm
I like Gemma. It is very pretty. Gemma Lily is nice; I also like Gemma Lillian.
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Thu, 05-31-2007 - 6:21pm

Gemma is a great name. Gemma Lily or Gemma Lillian would be very cute.


also like : Gemma Rose, Gemma Violet, Gemma Lilibeth, Gemma Rosalie


HTH - Good Luck

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Registered: 01-09-2007
Thu, 05-31-2007 - 7:30pm
I had a British work colleague who was a Gemma, but she pronounced it "Hemma", which I don't like as much as "Jemma".
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Thu, 05-31-2007 - 9:24pm
I love Gemma (maybe love Jemma a bit more, but I know I'm usually alone in that,) but I'm not sure about it with Lily.
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Thu, 05-31-2007 - 9:50pm

Lily isn't my favourite, but I LOVE Gemma. I find it very sweet and spunky.

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Thu, 05-31-2007 - 10:23pm

Gemma's fairly familiar around here


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