Jemima

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We really struggle with names but we have landed on Jemima and as the days go on, we both actually like it.

I just can't decide if its OK or if we have lost our minds?! So tell me sensible people, what do you think of Jemima?

Any names like Jemima we might like?

I do think Aunt Jemima and Puddleduck. I used to be rather against the name, but I’m coming round to it these days.

Beautiful name and the only Jemima I know is a lovely girl.

Love it, not ok in the USA as racist connotations. But it's a lovely name.

Hmm no. Puddle duck. Sorry

I think it's a lovely name. Nothing wrong with it at all.

No matter how many I meet with the name, any time I say or hear it I see a waddling duck before my mind's eye. I also find it wet for want of a better word.

However, it is borderline beloved on Mumsnet and there's nothing actually wrong with it.

I adore Jemima!

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Jemima is lovely.

Jemima is lovely.
I wouldn't worry about the American links. The brand has actually recently stopped using the Aunt Jemima marketing.
Also in UK it has very different associations more upper class or as many people point out Puddle duck but nothing really negative. Unless Beatrix Potter is suddenly off limits? That would include Peter, Benjamin, Tom, Tabitha and Rebecca among many many other classic names
It's very pretty and sort of sits alongside Matilda, Tabitha, Martha type names.

@catatecheese

Jemima is lovely. I wouldn't worry about the American links. The brand has actually recently stopped using the Aunt Jemima marketing. Also in UK it has very different associations more upper class or as many people point out Puddle duck but nothing really negative. Unless Beatrix Potter is suddenly off limits? That would include Peter, Benjamin, Tom, Tabitha and Rebecca among many many other classic names It's very pretty and sort of sits alongside Matilda, Tabitha, Martha type names.

Agree with this - in the UK it has a more upper/ upper middle class feel (like Jemima Goldsmith or Actress Jemima Rooper) or quirky Beatrix Potter vibes. The Aunt Jemima thing isn't a problem unless you live in the US imo.

It is as racist as the name Ben - ie, not at all.

I love Jemima too! I’m contemplating it if this bump turns out to be a girl. My only slight hesitation is I can’t think of a shortening that I like, both Jem and Mima I have come across and I’m not keen. Anything else it could shorten to?

Mimi, Mim, Emi

Thank you catatecheese I’ve always associated Mimi with Amelia or Esme so hadn’t thought of that. I guess she could have whatever she wants as a nickname anyway, I went to school with someone who we all called Mousie but her name was Sarah. Also a Sandy who was really Sophie

I grew up in the States so I wouldn't use it but its fine in the UK I think . I know two, one goes by Mima and the other by Jimmy.

I love it

Lots of puddleduck references here which I expected but I don't personally see that as a negative. The Aunt Jemima is obviously more of a concern as I'd not want anyone to think "oh they've picked a racist name" when I announce my new babies name

I just really like how it sounds. It sounds good with the surname and also my DDs name too. To the PP who mentioned Gemma/Jemma, not really an option unfortunately as DD has a gemstone name herself.

@shittingthreeeyedraven I'm not big on nicknames so would plan on using full name and seeing what naturally comes but I think Jim/Jimi could be cute

Thanks for your comments, its definitely given me something to think about.

Aunt Jemima has racist connotations in the US but so do Uncle Tom and Uncle Ben, and I have never seen anyone advised not to use those boys’ names on those grounds.

It's OK and I like Jemma as nickname.

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I love it

I don’t like it. To me it’s the Playschool rag doll. Makes me think of Hamble, Humpty and Little Ted.

I work with a girl called Jemima, it suits her. She gets called Jammy a lot.

Do you think it might be getting a bit trendy? I've heard of a few recently

Trendy? It's currently ranked 273 in England and Wales.

I don't think the Beatrix Potter connection is a problem. As PP said, Tabitha is a Beatrix Potter name too. I associate Tabitha with a cat. I also still associate the name Noah with an ark...

Jemma / Gemma are nice names but very 1980s. People will expect a 60-year-old woman when she's in her 20s!

Yeah but Arlo was at like 700 something one minute and 22 the next!! You can never tell!