I think it's British.

[pooshminky.livejournal.com]

I've been in this group like, 2 or 3 days but it seems like forever with all the posts. I never said what names I like though.

Boy:
Peter

Girl:
Elizabeth
Jane
Margot

Anyway, weird question again.

I was watching something on TV awhile back and it was a British show. I think. The people on the show had a kid named Gemma. Now that I know there's atleast one person from across the pond in here, how is that named pronounced? Is it gem-a or is it Gemma with a g like in gay? Also, what is it short for? Where did it come from? I think it's cute.

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[incarnadinesea.livejournal.com]

it is a popular italian name, based on the saint Gemma Galgani. http://www.stgemma.com/

[purplejellygem.livejournal.com]

i lived in italy for 18 years and never heard it. it's pretty common here in britain though.

[bopeepsheep.livejournal.com]

I have an Italian cousin Gemma, but she's named for the jewel meaning, not the saint. It definitely isn't as popular there as in the UK, but it's not uncommon either.

[pooshminky.livejournal.com]

That's really cool. I was named after a saint (the Irish Saint Brigid) so that's neat.