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Jemima is very popular among the upper class in England, but rare in the U.S., although it was common there in the 18th and 19th century. The "Aunt Jemima" brand of maple syrup is probably responsible for the decline.

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Nicknames for Jemima: | Edit

Jem, Jemma,Jim, Jimmy Mimi, Mima

Meanings and history of the name Jemima: | Edit

Jemima is the name of one the oldesr daughter born to Job after his tribulations ended, as told in the Bible. Her name means "dove".

Famous real-life people named Jemima: | Edit

Jemima Nicholas, Welsh heroine
Jemima Khan, English socialite
Jemima Rooper, English actress
Jemima Boone, favorite daughter of pioneer Daniel Boone

Jemima in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Aunt Jemima" is an enduring brand of products, especially syrup, produced by Quaker Oats, known for its often racially stereotyped namesake character.
Jemima Potts, character in the film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968), young daughter of inventor Caractacus Potts.
Jemima Puddleduck, Beatrix Potter character.
Jemima occurs as the name of various characters in the works of Charles Dickens, including in "Sketches By Boz", "Dombey and Son", and "Little Dorrit".