Gemma?

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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?

I like it. It’s a medieval name.

Jemima - nn Jemma is nice.

I totally opened this thread to see if people love or hate my name! I'm a Jemma from the 80s. Most people spell my name with a G and I have to correct them.

I like it but don't like Jenna.

It would be a refreshing change from all the vowel-heavy names, and L and V names that are popular.

I think Gemma is lovely and works very well for Louise's sister. Gemma has such a lovely classic quality being a name used for centuries (classic as a description is way over-used on this site but I think Gemma, in that it has been used for centuries, does fit the description). Dante's wife was Gemma I believe. Please don't modernise the spelling to Jemma as it really loses something I think.

I really like both Gemma and Jemma. Also love Jody, kirsty, claire

I also constantly have to correct people on the spelling of my name but I much prefer it to Gemma, somehow looks nicer but it's also spelt how it's pronounced

Vote for Jemma

I think Jemma looks s bit classier.

Gemma Collins was asking for a revival on her podcast. Sounds like its happening

I like Jemma and Gemma.

Ok if your surname isn’t Taylor

Quite nice. I also like Rachel, Megan, Melanie, Jessica and Emma (I know you said you can't have it).

I like it, prefer the G spelling with the suggestion of gemstones.

I'm an.80s child and Louise was definitely the most popular middle name!

I currently teach 4 Gemmas aged between 11-14, and I know of a couple in the 6th form, so not that uncommon perhaps. I like it and think it goes well with Louise. All that matters is that you and your husband like it.

Have I missed a cultural reference there @SingleMumLabourVoter?

I'd love to know what the deleted post said

Think it's a lovely name but better spelt with a J

It’s much better with a G to me, as that’s the original spelling from the Italian, and as it means gem, it’s the same in English too.

Sons of Anarchy character...very cool but truly horrible human being

I like it as I know a lovely Gemma.

It'll come back at some point!

As others have said it's also actually a very old classic name. So a good fit for Louise

Im not keen....I like Jemma or Jenna better. Sounds old fashioned in a geeky way.

Objectively it is a nice name and does it does sit well with Louise.