JEM  

Gender: M
Origin: Diminutive of JAMES or JEREMIAH

This name of the ten-year-old boy in the much loved and acclaimed modern classic To Kill a Mockingbird could find favor along with that of the character's sister, Scout.

Nicknames & Variations:
Jemmie, Jemmy

Jem is being discussed in our message boards:

• I need help narrowing down my LONGGGG list!!
• Sibling for Tabitha Rachel - HELP!!!!
• What is a good name to pair with Billie????
• BABY NAME GAME - lots of kids, lots of questions!
• ABC makeover (Girls)

Read Nameberry blog posts about Jem:

• FAMILY NAMES: What treasures are hiding in your family tree?
• BABY NAMES FROM BOOKS: 20 Lost Literary Boys' Names
• LITERARY SIB SETS--AS IN AMY, BETH, MEG & JO