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Much prefer Jessamine. Fern is okay but I know that it used to be slang for.... private areas so I tend to stear clear of it

I like Fern as a nn for Fernanda; Jessamy is too ornate.

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I suspect you left out a 'been' in your Chesterton quote!

I really like Fern! I would use it!

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Jessamy is just a bit too much for me but I get the appeal.

I adore Fern. Jessamy is ok, but I prefer Jessamine.

Jessamy is just kind of weird to look at and say, so I’m not a big fan of it. Fern I absolutely love though! It’s sweet and spunky at the same time, I love the botanical connection and it’s just short, simple and beautiful.

Jessamy is ok, don't like Fern

I really dislike Jessamy. It seems like it would fit right in with the trendy, invented mash up names that are so popular now, even though it’s not invented or a mash up. The sound is just abrasive to my ears as well.

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Fern however is quite nice and seems so gentle an sweet.

I love Jessamy, it’s really cute. Not a fan of Fern, it’s too obvious. The sibset is ok.

Oooh, Jessamy is a beautiful name! Fern is alright too.

Both are lovely, yes! Jessamy is so gentle and evocative.