Baby Name Poll Results

Bookmark and Share

Gemma vs. Jemma

Please help! I have 2 weeks left! Which spelling do you like better? I’ve had several people ask me how to pronounce GEMMA. Some say it with a soft G as in GIFT, which sounds really horrible! It’s supposed to be pronounced like GEM... I think I like it spelled better with a "G", but don’t wanna confuse people! Spelling it with a "J" eliminates the possibility of it being misprounounced. What do you think??? Thanks so much!

The Top Baby Name is...

Gemma

59%

Jemma

41%

Poll created: Jul 20, 2010
Total Votes: 22
post a comment | report poll | create poll | more polls

Comments

not only will it frustrate you when ppl mispronounce your daughters name but also when they misspell it. trust me!!

GL!!
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
She will always be your little "gem," why not name her that then? :)
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Keep the G, it looks better! The phonetic rule is G with an a, o, i, u is mostly pn with a hard g, g with an e or y is usually soft... I think most people will get it!
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Well to me, it sounds plain stupid when I say Gemma with a G like gift. So if I misprn. it once I would get it! That said, I’m going to really contradict myself and say I like the J spelling better! It makes me think of Jemma Kidd cosmetics..
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Gemma!
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
G looks better! I wouldn’t worry too much about the pronunciation!
posted by mm :: 13 years ago | report
Gemma looks best and I think it would always be mispelled if you used the J
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I love the name, and I much prefer the G.

You will always have to deal with stupid people in this world, but you shouldn’t let them dictate your child’s name.

gl!
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Jemma looks like you don’t know how to spell, it would be much better to make other people look stupid that yourself, really, who doesn’t know how to pronounce Gemma?!
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Gemma FOR SURE!!
posted by bree :: 13 years ago | report
Most of the world recognises Gemma as the true spelling and know how to pronounce it. G is classic, speaks to it’s meaning and looks softer. J, is americanised and will date.
posted by Kat :: 8 years ago | report

Post a Comment:

Please keep your comments positive and helpful.
Even if you don't like the names. Thanks!

 

Characters remaining: 0

You are not logged in. You are posting a comment as a guest.
» Login   » Register

Display Name:

For all baby name poll questions, complaints, or improvements
contact us.