Jem

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jem is a diminutive of James or Jeremy, which means "supplanter" or "one who takes the place of another"
Pronunciation
JEHM
Jem is pronounced as "jem" with a short "e" sound.
Popularity
Jem is not a commonly used name and therefore does not appear in the top 1000 names in the United States or many other countries. However, it has a certain charm and uniqueness that may appeal to parents looking for something different.

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Jem Name meanings & History

The name Jem is of English origin and is a short form of the name James or Jeremy. Jem is a diminutive of James or Jeremy, which means "supplanter" or "one who takes the place of another". Diminutive of Jeremy (and formerly of James). Jem is a name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a versatile name that is suitable for children of any ethnicity or background.

Zodiac Sign of Jem: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jem:

J: Journal,Judicial,Journey,Joy,Justice,Jester

E: Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate

M: Mushy,Memory,Mommy,Mother,Manipulative,Maternal,Memorabilia

Jem is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jem include Jem (born 1975), a Welsh singer-songwriter and producer, and Jem Finer (born 1955), an English musician, composer, and artist.

2.) Jem (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: He who supplants

Other Forms: Gem, Jemm


3.) Jem (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Jem means "supplanter" or "exalted one."


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Description: Jem is an English name, and it is a diminutive of the name James or Jeremiah. The name Jem means "supplanter" or "exalted one.". Variant of Gem and a short form of Jemima or possibly Jerrica. This name was used for the name of the title character in the 80s American animated TV series: JEM.Jem is the leader of the Holograms where she provides the lead vocals. She is the alter-ego of Jerrica Benton, owner of Starlight Music and a foster home for girls known as "Starlight House" (later called "Starlight Mansion").A real bearer of this name is a musical singer: Jem Cooke. Jem can be used as a first or middle name for boys or girls.

Famous People

Famous people named Jem include British singer-songwriter Jem Griffiths and American musician Jem Finer.

4.) Jem (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) short for James

Other Forms: Jemmi, Jemmy, Jemmye, Jemy


5.) Jem (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of James, Jeremiah.

Other Forms: Jemi, Jemie, Jemmi, Jemmie, Jemmy, Jemy


6.) Jem (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a short form of Jemima.

Other Forms: Gem, Jemee, Jemey, Jemi, Jemie, Jemm, Jemy


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