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 sometimes a nickname for James, Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jemma or Jemima, and sometimes an anglicized form of the Turkish name Cem. Related forms include Jemmy, Jim, Jerry and Jimmy.
Temperament
Variations
jemmy, jemi, jemma
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