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Gemma?

59 replies

jfoyo26 · 10/12/2019 14:08

Another one my husband and I both agree on?

Sister to Louise

I know it's very 80's but is super super rare now, outside the top 1000 I think.

Can't use Emma as a family name, know some may suggest. -But prefer Gemma as a bit more unusual anyway

Thoughts though? Is it just too unusual now?

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Bluebutterfly90 · 10/12/2019 14:34

My sister is a Gemma. I think it's a beautiful name that you dont see too often these days! Grin

Saladd0dger · 10/12/2019 14:31

Another Gemma from the 80s 👋🏻

catchyjem · 10/12/2019 14:27

I love it!

PennyGold · 10/12/2019 14:22

I like the slightly different spelling Jemma.

isabellerossignol · 10/12/2019 14:21

I love it, and I wouldn't care if people associate it with the 80s.

EggbertHeartsTina · 10/12/2019 14:20

I am a Gemma (from the 80s!)

It does go well with Louise, so much so that many many Gemmas from the 80s are "Gemma Louise".

Swearwolf · 10/12/2019 14:16

It is very 80s but actually it's a classic - I think Dante's wife was a Gemma! I think it goes well with Louise too.

ikeakia · 10/12/2019 14:13

I like this. I remember I had a baby name book when I was a teen and it listed ‘Gemmel’ as an alternative to Gemma. I called my hamster that. Grin

Marrowfatpea · 10/12/2019 14:11

I think it has a 70s/80s feel like Louise, but I like it, and it will be unusual for her peer group. Another similarish one is Jenna.

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