Jem
[dʒɛm]Meaning
diminutive of Jeremy, and formerly of James
Background Story
Jem is a diminutive of Jeremy, and was formerly also a diminutive of James. It is also used as a nickname for James, Jeremiah, Jemma or Jemima, and as an anglicized form of the Turkish name Cem.
Temperament
Variations
jemmy, jemi, jemma
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