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Laura or Gemma?

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PimmsAndPonies · 20/05/2019 10:29

We are expecting DC2 shortly and two of the girl names we are considering are:

Laura
Gemma

Which do you prefer? DC1 is a boy and has a very traditional boys name (5 letters), so we want a nice short traditional girl's name to go with his name.

I'm leaning towards Laura, but my OH prefers Gemma. Any comments on either name would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Ellabella989 · 20/05/2019 10:48

Laura. Don’t like Gemma

Bishalisha · 20/05/2019 10:47

I prefer laura

Dirtyjellycat · 20/05/2019 10:47

Laura

BigusBumus · 20/05/2019 10:47

Laura

MrsFoxPlus4 · 20/05/2019 10:46

Both names of horrible girls who bullied me throughout school and even into my 20s I’m only 27 now. But Laura was the worst. So I’d say Gemma

Iwantmychairback · 20/05/2019 10:45

Laura

Inniu · 20/05/2019 10:44

Laura

username34853 · 20/05/2019 10:43

Laura

CallMeRachel · 20/05/2019 10:42

Laura, I don't like the G in Gemma.

Gemma will also result in the question every time of "how do you spell it!? With a J or G?"

parabailarlabamba · 20/05/2019 10:38

They’re both a bit 80s/90s to me!
Not keen on either at all but at a push, I’d say Laura is the best

Theoldwoman · 20/05/2019 10:34

Laura is in my top ten girls names at present.

I don't like Gemma at all.