Gemma

Gemma was once a nickname in Italy, but it is now a standalone name in the origin country and around the world. It represents the preciousness of a gemstone, making it a beautiful name for girls. Currently, the name is close to a top 200 name option in America.

Meaning of the name Gemma:

Italian: precious stone

Origin of the name Gemma:

Gemma began as a nickname during Medieval times in Italy. It was meany for ladies who were seen as precious as a stone. Despite the traditional origins, it only became a top 1,000 name in America in 2009.

Symbolism of the name Gemma:

The baby name Gemma means “precious stone” as it was used for a nickname for ladies as precious as a gemstone. It utilizes the same prefix as the name gem, which adds to the meaning.

Style of the name Gemma:

Traditional

Gender of the name Gemma:

Gemma is a flirty and feminine girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Gemma:

JEHM-uh

Number of syllables in the name Gemma:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Gemma:

Gemma is a refined and wholesome name. It is beautiful, classy, and attractive.

Alternative spellings for the name Gemma:

• Gema
• Jemma

Nicknames for the name Gemma:

• Gem
• Emma 
• Emmie 
• Emmy 
• Gemmy
• Gemmie

Popularity of the name Gemma:

The baby name Gemma was very popular in England in the 1980s. It became a top 1,000 option in America in 2008 at number 997. The name rose to the top 300 list in 2014 until 2018. In 2019, the name became a top 200 name for the first time at 198, and as of 2020, it ranks at number 207.

Related names for the name Gemma:

• Jenna 
• Stella 
• Claire 
• Genevieve 
• Gloria
• Ruby 
• Jade 
• Maeve 
• Josephine 

Great middle names for Gemma and their meanings:

• Rose (rose, a flower)
• Faye (loyalty, belief)
• Victoria (victory)
• Naomi (pleasantness)
• Constance (constant)
• Cecilia (“blind to one's own beauty”)
• Lydia (beautiful one)
• Zoey (life)

Famous people with the name Gemma:

• Gemma di Manetto Donati (wife of Dante Alighieri)
• Gemma Arterton (actress, “Clash of the Titans”)
• Gemma Hayes (singer of The Cake Sale band)
• Gemma Ward (actress, “The Strangers”)
• Gemma Jen (paralympian from Singapore)
• Gemma Bissix (actress, “EastEnders”)
• Gemma Bond (professional ballerina)
• Gemma Whelan (actress, “Emma”)

Gemmas in popular culture:

• Gemma (character from “Hex”)
• Gemma Castleroy (character from “Reign”)
• Gemma Morrow (character from “Sons of Anarchy”)
• Gemma Leslie (character from “Fangirl”)
• Gemma Doyle (character from “Gemma Doyle” trilogy)
• Gemma Brogan (character from “Junk”)