Oct 05 2008
Name of the Day: Gemma
Meaning: Jewel
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: jem-uh
Alternative Spellings: Jemma, Gemme
Nicknames: Gem, Gigi
2007 SSA Ranking: Not in the top 1000.
What do people think of the name? I personally think it’s beautiful and not very common in the US. I think it would be great for a first or middle name. Some people prefer the more common name Emma to Gemma. I think Gemma sounds more exotic and girly than Emma. It’s uncommon but not “weird”.
Famous People With the Name Gemma: Gemma Atkinson, English actress; Gemma Galgani was canonized in 1940 (named a saint); Gemma Ward, Australian model;
Sources:
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