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Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.?

by Megan (guest)

2/12/2007, 7:51 PM

I have such a fondness for the name Jemima but would she be forever teased? It seems that adults would remember the syrup Jemima but would children?

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Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Megan · 2/12/2007, 7:51 PM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · flipflops5 · 2/13/2007, 6:00 PM

•Yes · Laine · 2/13/2007, 3:00 PM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Elena · 2/13/2007, 12:24 PM

•I don't think so. You could always call her Jemma. (n/t) · Kate · 2/13/2007, 10:53 AM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Tassiegirl · 2/13/2007, 10:01 AM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · I Love Jesus · 2/13/2007, 8:00 AM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · RoxStar · 2/13/2007, 8:25 PM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · RoxStar · 2/13/2007, 6:15 AM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Elinor · 2/13/2007, 3:30 AM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Pink Princess · 2/13/2007, 12:21 AM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · penelope · 2/12/2007, 10:34 PM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · lac · 2/12/2007, 9:11 PM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Megan · 2/12/2007, 8:17 PM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Bear · 2/12/2007, 8:12 PM

•On that theme... · Eilis · 2/12/2007, 8:15 PM

•I tend to think so. · Eilis · 2/12/2007, 8:08 PM

•You know, I never thought "servant". (m) · Tassiegirl · 2/13/2007, 10:03 AM

•agreed nt · iris · 2/13/2007, 6:06 AM

•I also agree with Eilis. (m) · Clippy · 2/13/2007, 4:08 AM

•Unfortunately, I agree. nt · Elemmennope · 2/12/2007, 8:16 PM

•Well put. (m) · Bear · 2/12/2007, 8:14 PM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Caitlin · 2/12/2007, 7:56 PM

•Re: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.? · Claire H · 2/12/2007, 7:54 PM

•no IMO n/t · Sabrina Fair · 2/12/2007, 7:54 PM