JEMIMA  

Gender: F
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "dove"

This name of a strong and beautiful Biblical daughter of Job has long been among the chicest choices of aristocratic Brits. Unfortunately, it's still linked in this country to the stereotypical smiling Aunt of pancake fame, which we think is a pity. It's time to liberate this excellent name, with its peaceful meaning.

Variations:
Jemma, Jemi, Jem, Mimma, Mima, Jemimah, Jemmie, Jamima, Jemmy, Jemmimah

People who like Jemima also like:

Audrey, Beatrix, Cecily, Clara, Edith, Iris, Isadora, Pearl, Ruby, Tallulah, Violet, Henry, August, Oliver, Oscar

Jemima is being discussed in our message boards:

• Unexpected, soft, and pretty girl names?
• Best of British - some Telegraph birth announcements
• Cheaper By the Dozen
• Feedback On Our Top Ten
• Elimination Game: IF I WERE A CELEB

Read Nameberry blog posts about Jemima:

• IRISH NAMES NOW: What's doing in Dublin?
• NAMES of the FUTURE
• BRITISH BABY NAMES
• SMASHING STEREOTYPES: Nameberry to the rescue
• BRITISH BABY NAMES: Quirky & Charming