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[Opinions] Gemma or Gillian? (more)

by Perrine (Destry)

4/7/2017, 3:48 PM

Gemma or Gillian and why?

#Gemma #Gillian

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- Loads of Randomness

4/8/2017, 1:58 PM

Gemma because I think Gillian is old fashion and Gemma sounds nicer

- Pink Princess

4/8/2017, 1:37 AM

Gemma. I've always liked it and it's so much friendlier than Gillian.

- Anneza

4/7/2017, 11:21 PM

Gemma is pretentious and also down-market: an unattractive mix, even before you factor in its merciful datedness.

Gillian, OTOH, is timelessly lovely and to be encouraged.

- Elena

4/7/2017, 7:18 PM

Gemma because I really dislike the Gillian spelling which makes me think of a fish gill. Gemma has a happier, more upset sound to it and the potential nn Gem is really darling, imo.

ETA that I meant to type upbeat instead of upset, lol. My point was that it has more of a happy, springy feel to it than Gillian.

This message was edited 4/8/2017, 5:39 AM

- bisclavret

4/7/2017, 7:14 PM

Gillian

- Tuesday (tuesday9) +2

4/7/2017, 5:05 PM

Gillian if you're pronounce it with a hard G. If not, Gemma.

I really like both, btw, but I guess I just prefer the "historical" aspects of Gillian a tiny bit more.

- Perrine (Destry) +1

4/8/2017, 1:31 AM

Is Gillian traditionally pronounced with a hard G? Just wondering because it says that it comes from Julian which would indicate a pronunciation with a soft G. I have never heard it with a hard G, is it a traditional pronunciation?

- Tuesday (tuesday9)

4/8/2017, 7:35 AM

I know that the actress Gillian Jacobs pronounces it with a hard G. Whether that's "correct" or not I don't know, but I like it!

- Danno (guest)

4/7/2017, 4:53 PM

Gemma but spelled as Jemma. I much prefer the look& sound of it to Gillian\Jillian

- Bear

4/7/2017, 4:45 PM

Tough call. Love them both. Gemma gets the nod from me. It's just so warm and friendly sounding. :0)

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