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Comments and insights on the name Gemma: | Edit

Consistently popular in Britain, becoming more so in Australia, but seldom seen in the U.S.

Personal experiences with the name Gemma: | Edit

When I was little I wanted to have a "normal" name but as I've grown up I've embraced having a unique name in America. Part of me is very interested to go to Europe and Australia and not get a 2nd glance at my name whereas here in the US I know when people take a minute before they say a name that its probably mine.

Most people absoultely love my name and no matter what, it is memorable! I am extremely happy with my name now :)

I love my name even though I'm from the US and most people aren't familiar with it. I've always liked that its unique and upon meeting people I usually get a comment about how pretty or unusual the name Gemma is. The only thing that's ever bothered me was that lots of people say it at first with a hard G. I mean, we say gem and gemstone with a j sound, why would Gemma be different?

My sister has just named her little girl Jemma (Feb2011, Australia) and coincidentally my friend named her little girl Gemma at virtually the same time!

Nicknames for Gemma: | Edit

Gem, Emma, Gemmie, Emmie, Gemms, Gemmsy, Jam Jar, Gemster

Meanings and history of the name Gemma: | Edit

Gemma is the traditional name for the binary star Alpha Coronae Borealis in the constellation of Corona Borealis.

Famous real-life people named Gemma: | Edit

St. Gemma Galgani, patron saint of students and pharmacists
Gemma Ward is an Australian supermodel
Gemma Craven, actress
Gemma Jones, actress
Jemma Redgrave, actress
Gemma Arterton, actress
Gemma Garrett, former Miss Great Britain
Daughter of actress Catherine Bell
Gemma Bond, ballet dancer
Gemma Doyle, British polititian

Gemma in song, story & screen: | Edit

Gemma Honeycutt: character in the movie "Fool's Gold" played by Alexis Dziena
Gemma Smith was the name of the heroine in the 1932 Errol Flynn movie "Escape Me Never."
Gemma Doyle; main character in Libba Bray's "A Great and Terrible Beauty" trilogy
Gemma is Ranger Operator Series Silver in Power Rangers RPM (2009)
Gemma Teller Morrow: character played by Katey Sagal in 'Sons of Anarchy'
Gemma Butler: character played by Tara Summers on 'Ringer'