Jemma... Is it a made up spelling?

[Parkerson]

Would you think this spelling is unique? As in, trying too hard. Or is it more acceptable?

Honestly, I have 3 DC and they all have J names, I like the name Gemma/Jemma and just prefer Jemma, it looks prettier and fits better with other DC.

Just wondering if it's seen as unique?

[Cococrumble]

It's a pretty common spelling where I'm from. I agree it's nicer than Gemma.

[pieceofpurplesky]

I like Jemma - but prefer Jenna

[sycamore54321]

Either spelling seems fine to me, but I would think Gemma is probably more frequent. Spelling it Jemma to match several other J-children does however remind me of the unfortunately-spelled Jinger from 19 Kids and Countinng, whose name was spelt with J rather than G to match.

[whywonthedgehogssharethehedge]

I like Jemma - but prefer Jenna

Ditto

[TheWiseOldElf]

Or Jemima?

[Sophronia]

My cousin spells it this way.

[AtiaoftheJulii]

I think it's getting more common. Years ago I would have automatically spelt it Gemma, now I'd ask G or J.

I like it, also like Jenna and Jemima

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

Jemma is lovely, also like Jemima, but not Jenna.

[GoldPlatedBacon]

It's fine

Jyemma would be made up!

[0pti0na1]

I've met a Jemima, nickname Jemma.

I prefer Gemma, the traditional saint's name. Due a comeback I think.

[strawberrypenguin]

I'm in my 30s and went to school with a Jemma. So of it is 'made up' it has been around for a while! I like it.

[Pinklily1]

I think you can spell it either way, both are fairly usual. Personally I prefer Jemma.

[JenLindleyShitMom]

My best friend in secondary school was called Jemma.

Also, all names are made up.

[loosechange]

Love it. I wondered, and was going to spell it that way if we had a girl.

[monkeygone]

I went to school with a girl called Jemma. At first it was a little different, then I soon got used to it and can't imagine her as a Gemma now, tbh. Seems like a different name entirely, somehow!

[Seekingmiracles]

I know a few Jemma's - all with a J. Much nicer spelling.

[MrsGsnow18]

I've only ever met Gemma with the G but if I saw Jemma I'd know how to say it etc and wouldn't find it strange.

[GemmaB78]

Obviously, Gemma is better (!) but Jemma is fine. I've known a few spell it this way

[AndNowItsSeven]

It's Welsh .