Laura or Gemma?

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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

Gemma's an 80s/90s name? I guess that makes my parents trendsetters for once!

It's not nice to hear your name described as 'vile' :-( I happen to quite like it.

I think either are lovely.

Does anyone remember the Gemma books? I really want to re read those now!

Correct. Mines a popular E name although not strictly 80s.

My daughters name is very typical 1990s and she was born 2013.

Love Laura, also Lorna

Both lovely

Laura is lovely but I prefer Jemma with a J

Both were popular when I was at school - there were actually 4 Laura's and 2 Gemma's in my class in primary school, I was born in 86 lol. I prefer Laura tho but like Lauren even more!

Other really popular names in my Year were Catherine, Sarah, Nicola, Rebecca and Clare if you are looking for the 80/90s names!

I really like Gemma. It's a saint's name, due a comeback and would be refreshing these days.

Prefer Laura by a mile. Its gorgeous & classic and was on my list (tho my grandmother always called it 'an old name'). Also adore Lara.
Other suggestions:
Clara
Louisa
Maeve
Clare
Shona

I prefer Gemma, Gem is a lovely nickname (but harder to do for Laura). But I like shortening names so that’s just personal preference.

I do still still like Laura. Also Lauren - which could be n.n as Wren if dd wanted when older as that’s a bit trendy at the mo (quite like classic/modern nn like that)