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[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

My friends Josh and Jacki just had their baby last night: Jemma Rain.

I think it's pretty, although I can't decide if I like Gemma better. Also, her initials are J.R.R. which is pretty cool, haha. Just hoping that they aren't starting a J trend like the Duggars...

Also what do you guys think of Lark for a girl's name? I'm not usually one for quirky or obvious nature names, but I think I kind of like it, if not for a first name than a middle. I saw it on the back of a truck and thought it was a unique bird name as an alternative to Robin or Wren (although I love Wren).

Has anyone ever met someone with that name?

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[how-obscure.livejournal.com]

I prefer Gemma, but Jemma Rain does sound pretty.

I like Lark.

[becomingun.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[lissalynn.livejournal.com]

I prefer Gemma.

Ive seen Lark but also Larkin, which I really like.

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

Larkin on a girl?

[waitingonsunday.livejournal.com]

I prefer the Gemma spelling, but that's a beautiful name.

Lark's pretty, though not something I'd use personally. I've never met a Lark. It always makes me think of Lark Voorhies, the girl who played Lisa on "Saved by the Bell."

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

I had no idea that was her name, haha.

[laminy.livejournal.com]

Saved by the Bell is immediately what I thought of, lol.

[allie-sheppard.livejournal.com]

I have a friend called Larkin, and she has a daughter called Larka.

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

I like Larka, but those are too similar to have in the same family, I think. :-/

[lipsty.livejournal.com]

I like Lark, but could never use it as my daughter's name is Wren and we're definitely not going for a theme! Bird names do seem to be gaining prominence, though. I hope that Wren stays quite rare (6 born in the UK in 2011).

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

Yes that would be a bit much, haha. Wow, only 6?! That's awesome! Wren is definitely one of my favorite names so that's good news :)

[kitchen-poet.livejournal.com]

I much, much prefer Gemma. I don't know what it is about Jemma, but I really dislike it. To me, Gemma vs. Jemma is the like the difference between Catherine and Kayleigh. Ugh.

I do like Lark though. Short, spunky, nature-y. I think I prefer it as a middle name just based on the flow of short, punchy names.

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

Yes!! You hit the nail on the head, it does have that feel doesn't it? I think the reason I didn't mind the spelling was because their names started with J so I could see why they'd want that over a G. Plus I just like the letter J better than G ;)

[ladydreamfire.livejournal.com]

I know it's the same name either way but I really really hate the Jemma spelling. Although I will give your friend credit, it does flow nicely and it's still spelled correctly.

I am getting ready to make a post of my own since Rain popped up with a friend and I'm dying to rant about it.

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

Haha I saw your Rain post! Angsty, but understandable ;)

[gemmagic.livejournal.com]

My name is Gemma so I'm biased, but I definitely prefer it spelled with a G. ;) Jemma Rain is quite nice though. I don't mind Lark for a girl, but I have never come across a girl named Lark. I agree that it's a nice alternative to the other girls "bird" names. :)

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

I think I'm liking G better too :)

[fleckerbug.livejournal.com]

Gemma was on our short list for our first daughter (we went with Brenna). I've considered naming a daughter Jeremy after my brother and calling her Jem or Jemma. I do prefer the Gemma spelling, though.


I think Lark is cute. Not *quite* my style, but cute. I think bird names are cute.... I'd name a baby after my favorite bird, but Red-Winged Blackbird would sound pretty bad. :) I've never met anyone with it personally, but I've seen it enough.

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

Jeremy nn Jemma!! That's so unique and cool!

[zoe-rules.livejournal.com]

My cousin's name is Larkin (female) and I do love the name. It's interesting, no one really calls her Lark, although you would think that would come naturally to some. Her sister's name is Lily, and I love the sib-set as well.

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

Larkin and Lily! Very sweet :)