[name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f].
what do you think? just curious.
I feel deeply about it and DH is being very close-minded. I have 2 more months to convince him but gets harder every day. 
Growing up in the UK, I knew a lot of [name_f]Gemma[/name_f]'s who were born in the 1980’s. It was a very popular name then. As such the name now feels dated to me, sorry.
Though it may have a different feel in the US. I’m not sure where you are from.
I love the name [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] and also like [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] too. I’m not loving the flow of the names together.
Also, I’m a big believer in the parents choosing the name together. Not to say that one person can’t feel stronger about a name than the other. But in the end, if one parent really isn’t feeling it, I say that name is out. Otherwise, I would have way more out-there names for my kids! It was worth keeping at it until we agreed.
Feels dated to me too sorry. I wouldn’t pick a name my husband didn’t like, he has to live with it too.
I know of two ladies named [name_f]Gemma[/name_f]: [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] Arterton and [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_m]Ward[/name_m]. [name_m]Both[/name_m] are amazingly beautiful, so that’s the way I picture the name. Plus it’s Italian and anything Italian is love for me.
I’ve never met a little [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] irl, but I think it is a lovely name. It’s been gaining popularity in the US since 2008 ([name_f]Gemma[/name_f] Arterton --> Quantum of Solace) but still only coming in around #300.
Why doesn’t your husband like it?
I don’t think [name_f]Gemma[/name_f]'s ever been very popular in [name_f]Canada[/name_f], and I’ve never met one [name_m]IRL[/name_m], so it seems refreshing and familiar-but-unusual to me. To me [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] is a “sweetheart” name, demure and dainty. I love the [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_m]Doyle[/name_m] trilogy connection too. I’d prefer [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f] just because I’m not a fan of nickname names, but [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] could totally work.
It’s okay. [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] works too. It’s hard when hubby doesn’t like the same name as you (mind didn’t like [name_f]Harlow[/name_f]). Maybe he will come around or you will find a name you both feel great about.
There’s something about the name [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] I don’t like; the sound or the gemstone meaning, maybe both. Sorry!
Unrelated to my dislike of the name…it sounds like you and your husband are both digging in your heels. It might be time to at least explore some other options.
I think it’s a cute name. I would prefer [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f] though. Is it the [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] part he’s not in love with?
I’ve never met a [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] in real life (though she was the protagonist of the A Great and Terrible Beauty series by Libba [name_u]Bray[/name_u]), but I think it’s a pretty name. I, like the previous poster, prefer [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f].
I hope that you can work out a compromise!
I don’t find the name appealing, either. [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] just sounds a little cheesy to me. I’d much rather name a child after an actual gem, like [name_u]Ruby[/name_u].
And I also don’t like the flow of this combo. Two syllables, both accented on the first, and both just sound unsubstantial together. I could possibly get behind [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f].
But I also agree with pp about the husband issue. I think we’ve all had our hopes dashed by a spousal veto at one point or another, but I think it’s best to move on if the partner is dead-set on nixing it.
I love the name [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] and I love the name [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], but I’m not crazy about the flow. Have you considered two middle names if you don’t want to use [name_f]Lucille[/name_f] or [name_f]Lucinda[/name_f]? Which name does your husband object to? Maybe you could compromise and agree to choose a first name you both like and leave [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] as a middle name if he doesn’t like it.
I like [name_f]Gemma[/name_f]. [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] is just ok for me. I don’t like how they sound together though, something feels off. What if you suggest letting him pick the middle name if you really love [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] for the first?
I like [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] a lot! I’m generally not a huge [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] fan, but there is a brightness about her that invariably brightens up a combo, and I really like that about her. However, [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] and [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] are so short and sweet together that I feel like the flow is a bit stunted. There’s nothing wrong with the combo, but I feel like something a bit more elaborate (or short and succinct) might work a bit better. For example, [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Liv[/name_f], [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_u]Lou[/name_u], or [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucienne[/name_f]. Or even [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucilla[/name_f], [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Luciana[/name_f], etc. I’m not the hugest [name_f]Lucille[/name_f] fan, but [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f] is nice, too.
I agree with the others, though–I’ve not got a partner, but if I did, much as it killed me, if he didn’t like the name, it’d be off my list. I love the name [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] so much and can really only imagine seeing me give a future daughter the name [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f], but I would want my husband to love [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] just as much as I did, so if he didn’t, I would strike it off the list.
Good luck!
Ha, yes! I agree and I should have clarified that. If he continues nit to agree I will of course abandon it. Its his choice as much as mine so must be fair, and only fun if he is on board. I will not twist his arm. I only continue to persue it bc his reasoning is a little frustrating. For one, he has hardly thought of names, isn’t trying that hard and just seems to give quick “no’s” without much consideration. AND, moreover bc his reasoning is that it “sounds made up.” Which is absurd, especially given all the truly made up names that are out there these days. Anyhow, he’s just a guy. Very much a guys guy, so that simple explanation might have something me to it than he’s letting on. our not. whatever. anyway, we’re respectful of each other and I try not to be pushy, I just want him to really think about and consider it since it really means a lot to me before shutting it down.
thanks for your feedback!
I am from U.S., it’s not very common here. [name_f]Jenna[/name_f] is, but nit [name_f]Gemma[/name_f]. Which is probably why not many like it as much as I do. And also, if you grew up in the 80’s here you might associate it with a cartoon called " [name_f]Gem[/name_f] and the Rockers" our something like that. But we have to get past that! please don’t confuse with that nerdy cartoon that I secretly watched. I did know it was a British name however, just not that it was dated over there. I seem to be attracted to British names for some reason. they just seem to be cute, pretty, classic, and not over-used. unless you’re name is [name_f]Pippa[/name_f]. JK. anyway, that’s from an American standpoint.
Because he says it sounds made up! like its not a real name! But it’s totally a real name, he just hasn’t heard it before. so that’s why I’ve asked him to give it more thought. If he had a better reason then I would give up, but since I’ve given it A LOT of thought and really feel a connection to it then I don’t think it’s wrong to ask him to at least think a little longer on it. certainly if he doesn’t like it after that then I will give up. we are going with [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] if that’s the case. of course I want him to be Part of the decision and happy with it so I’m trying to be gentle allot it all and have already told myself I will likely have to give it up. good news is we both life [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] isn’t a name I’d go crazy over. And if your husband doesn’t like it, you need to choose something else.
I like [name_f]Gemma[/name_f] but I like [name_f]Jemima[/name_f] more.
I think if you’re both happy with [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], you should go with that. I’m personally not a fan of either name, but I prefer [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] as a first name.