New Post
Search
Help[Opinions] Re: Jemima
in reply to a message by MamaKate
I love this name, but like you I live in the U.S. and I worry about the cultural/racial connotations of using the name. I used to think maybe it would be possible to get away with, but after a thread we had discussing this name fairly recently, I'm definitely not so sure. :-/
Here it is. It might give you more insight into how many people on this board (esp those of us in the U.S.) feel about using this name:
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=804642&board=baby
How about maybe just using Jemma or Gemma?
Here it is. It might give you more insight into how many people on this board (esp those of us in the U.S.) feel about using this name:
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=804642&board=baby
How about maybe just using Jemma or Gemma?
Archived Thread - replies disabled
1
Replies
Thanks for linking to that. :-)
I hoped I wouldn't have to type out that explanation again. I still stand by what I said then.
I hoped I wouldn't have to type out that explanation again. I still stand by what I said then.
1
Thanks for the link.
We have thought about Gemma, but Gemma Garnet is to matchy for my taste (since garnet is a gem) and we would have to find a third name for a Hebrew name.
I also kind of agree with Clara, that by naming a white child Jemima, I would be going against the stereotype. We also live in Ohio, so I think the only association here is with the brand name...
I have lots of food for thought though, thanks!
We have thought about Gemma, but Gemma Garnet is to matchy for my taste (since garnet is a gem) and we would have to find a third name for a Hebrew name.
I also kind of agree with Clara, that by naming a white child Jemima, I would be going against the stereotype. We also live in Ohio, so I think the only association here is with the brand name...
I have lots of food for thought though, thanks!
1