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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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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.

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

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.

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".

isabellerossignol · 10/12/2019 14:21

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

PennyGold · 10/12/2019 14:22

I like the slightly different spelling Jemma.

catchyjem · 10/12/2019 14:27

I love it!

Saladd0dger · 10/12/2019 14:31

Another Gemma from the 80s 👋🏻

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

eddiemairswife · 10/12/2019 14:35

I take it you don't watch Coronation Street!!

Thetimetravelerswife · 10/12/2019 15:10

Sorry really dislike.
Louise is more of a classic than Gemma and less dated.

I have no idea why people on here are calling Gemma a classic?

Hannah suits Louise more.
As does Lucy...Emily...Sophie

Much nicer names that are not dated like Gemma.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 10/12/2019 15:14

I don’t like the sound of it but. I love the now refreshing 80s vibe. It’s a cool sibling name for Louise. Definitely go for it.

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jfoyo26 · 10/12/2019 15:14

@eddiemairswife live in the states at min...Why what's happening on Corrie,?😄

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NoSauce · 10/12/2019 15:18

Sorry no. If you have to then Jemma at least.

eddiemairswife · 10/12/2019 16:23

jfoyo26 Gemma has had quads, Maria is pregnant with Gary's child. Norris has returned (don't know for how long).

MikeUniformMike · 10/12/2019 17:16

It's nice.

beanaseireann · 10/12/2019 18:41

Its lovely OP

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 10/12/2019 18:43

I'm a jemma 😀

LobsterQuadrille2 · 10/12/2019 18:45

I think it's lovely but also prefer Jemma.

finallychangedmyusername · 10/12/2019 18:49

I really like Gemma (and Louise!)

Rainbowqueeen · 10/12/2019 18:51

Love Gemma

Leopardprintboots · 10/12/2019 19:02

Love Jemima
Gemma is ok

SarahBeeney · 10/12/2019 19:09

It's a great name

MyNewBearTotoro · 10/12/2019 19:12

Even though the pronunciation is the same I much prefer Jemma. The G just looks ugly and a bit clunky to me because it’s the wrong sound. I also think Jemma somehow seems less dated.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 10/12/2019 19:13

I know an 18 year old Gemma, it's unusual but an established name. I think it's really pretty, and actually have a bit of a soft spot for the "mum names" of my generation, like Sarah, Jane, Claire, Victoria, Katie and Gemma.