question regarding Gemma....

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question regarding Gemma....
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Sun, 01-21-2007 - 7:04pm
As you can see by our poll, we have decided on 2 names: Olivia Charlize (livi) and Gemma Grace (Gigi/Gracie)!!! My only concern is that we live in the south and I am afraid that Gemma would always have to correct people. WDYT? "NO, not JENNA." OR "Emma w/ a G" I know Gemma is a real name and it is popular in other countries right? Do you think people would have a hard time w/ this name? I want her to stand on her own but not to the point that it would be a problem for her. I must say though, DH wants Grace and this is the only combo that I like enough to use it. Gemma is really growing on me. WDYT?
Thanks!!!

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Sun, 01-21-2007 - 7:20pm
We live in the south and I think she will be fine the G in Gemma is pretty strong so I doubt she will get Emma and Jenna isn't very common any more. We are constantly having to ask names a second time because they are so out there. I think Gemma is a name that most people who have kids will have heard before. Of course who I am I to say my dd Zoe gets called ZO all the time and I didn't think that would happen either.
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Sun, 01-21-2007 - 7:57pm

I don't see why people would have trouble understanding it. It is common enough to be known. I really doubt it would be a problem, especially among all the Ashtyn's, Madisyn's, Aiden (girl), and Nevaeh's.

Go for it, it's a beautiful name. I LOVE the nn Gigi.

-Nikki


                             
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Sun, 01-21-2007 - 8:01pm

Thanks so much! It really is growing on me..I like Gigi too! DH likes Gracie so I think it is a win win situation! Do you think Gemma Grace Watson flows nicely?

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Sun, 01-21-2007 - 8:20pm

It flows beautifully, I really love that name!

-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sun, 01-21-2007 - 8:40pm

If I were your daughter, I'd rather tell everyone "It's Emma with a G," instead of "I'm Olivia P, not Olivia C or Olivia T."


I think it's unlikely there will be another Gemma in her class but it's a pretty name that most people have heard before.

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Registered: 12-07-2006
Sun, 01-21-2007 - 11:20pm
I love the name Gemma and I really dont see it being pronounced wrong TOO often at all. It's not spelt wrong, its a legitimate name and think its very nice. I would use it over Olivia just because Olivia is quite popular.

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Mon, 01-22-2007 - 12:53pm

I love it! Gemma was always at the top of my list, too. It has an attractive sound without being an overly popular name. Hopefully it will stay that way. I love Gemma Grace, nn Gigi. I'd personally stear clear of calling her Gracie, because in my area at least, it seems every third little girl is named Grace/Gracie.

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Registered: 01-15-2007
Mon, 01-22-2007 - 1:18pm

I like Gemma Grace much better than Olivia Charlize (however, they are both BEAUTIFUL names). The only thing I would stay away from is calling her Grace. I know it has become quite popular these days to give a child a first and middle name, then calling the child by the middle name....but then I question why not have named he/she that as a first name to begin with?

Besides, Gemma is TOO PRETTY to not call her that. And Grace is so popular right now.

Good luck!!

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Registered: 08-22-2005
Mon, 01-22-2007 - 1:39pm

Maybe name her Charlize Olivia instead. Charlize is not very popular but unique and beautiful.

I am sorry but do not like Gemma at all.

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Mon, 01-22-2007 - 1:46pm
hello! personally i LOVE gemma grace. i think its pretty and spunky-and unique. and if shes got to spell it for people so be it. she can say emma was a g and it would take care of the "and how do you spell that??" people call my lil one isabella all the time(her name is isabellE)and i have gotten to the point where im not making a big deal about it. i like the flow of gemma grace and the nn gigi-so im all for that one! good luck!!!
joanne
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