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Meaning and origin
Gemma is a Latin girl name. The meaning of the name is `jewel `.


Where is it used?
The name Gemma is mainly used in Italian and in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Jemma (In English)


What Gemma`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Gemma:
   The NickNames You Get Lol
   The worst thing about the name:
   Gettin Called Jenna I Hate It
   If my name wasn`t Gemma....:
   I WAs Actally Going To Be Called Amanda but My Auntie didnt Like That .. Lol
   Extra information:
   Nope x
2. The best thing about the name Gemma:
   That it means precious stone in italian and it is soft sounding when spoken.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Getting called jenna by mistake whenever im in the u.s because no one there seems to have heard it. And that it might start to date in the u.k because it was popular in the 80s
   If my name wasn`t Gemma....:
   It would have to be something that sounds just as soft and feminine
   Extra information:
   Love being called gem! I think it sounds really nice. I was named after st.gemma galgani of italy as my parents wanted a catholic name for me.
3. The best thing about the name Gemma:
   I like being called Gem
   The worst thing about the name:
   Gemma was a VERY popular name in the 80s. I had 5 Gemmas in my class alone and I hated how common it was. Im tall so I was always branded 'big Gemma' so ppl could tell us all apart and I hated that too.
   If my name wasn`t Gemma....:
   Well Ive grown to not mind it. I get ppl I know well to call me Gem, I prefer that. but hated the name in school
   Extra information:
   
4. The best thing about the name Gemma:
   it means precious!
   The worst thing about the name:
   ppl always ask if it's spelt J e m m a- which I really dislike
   If my name wasn`t Gemma....:
   My best friend is called Gemma (we're both Gem for short) and it's a common bond we share!
   Extra information:
   My fiance has called me Gemmy from the first day we met- no one else has ever called me that and it's special to us!
5. The best thing about the name Gemma:
   Hardly anyone else i know is called gemma...
   The worst thing about the name:
   when i was younger, cus no one else was called it, i used to hate it, when people asked me my name i used to get so embarrassed, funny though, everyone else liked it,
   If my name wasn`t Gemma....:
   lots of things, i get on well with everyone, Gemma Gem sounds trusting and cus its made me feel unique.. it has helped my personality .. i think so anyways
   Extra information:
   Gemm is still a rare name, im 31 and still dont hear it much...
6. The best thing about the name Gemma:
   Its nice because your often called a 'precious gem'
   The worst thing about the name:
   being called 'Gemma' by your mother..you know your in trouble!
   If my name wasn`t Gemma....:
   Everything..cannot imagine being called any other name!
   Extra information:
   It's quite a nice name, I think it is quite unpopular now, as I was named in the 80's!
7. The best thing about the name Gemma:
   notthing really
   The worst thing about the name:
   its too common, i know so many gemma's
   If my name wasn`t Gemma....:
   doubt it
   Extra information:
   nope :)

More `Gemma` links
Gemma as abbreviation
Actors named Gemma
Gemma in the encyclopedia