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Jem

Boy Name day: July 25 In French: Jay
Jem is a short form of James: on birth records it is written James (5,213,191 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the James page. Also a short form of Jeremy, Jamie, Jeremiah.
Origin: Hebrew via Late Latin. Meaning: Supplanter / he who grasps the heel.
James descends from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob) through Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of Iacobus, whose Old French reflex gave English 'James'.

Name day for Jem

July 25

Why this day? Jem is a short form of James, and shares its name day.

Jem is celebrated in France on May 1; the United States on July 25.

The story of the name Jem

Jem is a short form of James. It keeps its origin (Hebrew via Late Latin) and meaning — supplanter / he who grasps the heel, and shares its name day, July 25.

On birth records, Jem is rarely written as such: the Jems are Jamess (5,213,191 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the James page. Jem is also a short form of Jeremy, Jamie, Jeremiah.

Frequently asked questions about Jem

What does Jem mean?

Jem is a short form of James, which means supplanter / he who grasps the heel.

When is Jem's name day?

July 25, together with James: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Jem a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find James.

Jem's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Jem

Top 10

  1. Raulito96%
  2. Rulo96%
  3. Raoul96%
  4. Ralphie96%
  5. Jak96%
  6. Jaki96%
  7. Guido96%
  8. J-Mix96%
  9. Jimbo96%
  10. Ralf96%

Bottom 10

  1. Fen42%
  2. Roo42%
  3. Elon42%
  4. Ru42%
  5. Nix42%
  6. Ruthy42%
  7. Tut42%
  8. Anakin42%
  9. Andree43%
  10. Drea43%

Love potential for Jem

Top 10

  1. Tedd96%
  2. Moss95%
  3. Mauri95%
  4. Morrie95%
  5. Broc94%
  6. Rodge94%
  7. Dav94%
  8. Roge94%
  9. Ge94%
  10. Ger94%

Bottom 10

  1. Rivy42%
  2. Luni42%
  3. Risette42%
  4. Lest42%
  5. Zulema42%
  6. Aïa42%
  7. Percival42%
  8. Heav42%
  9. Heavie42%
  10. Kristiana42%

Professional potential for Jem

Top 10

  1. Aman96%
  2. Martine96%
  3. Serene96%
  4. Gwenda96%
  5. Oneida96%
  6. Shalom96%
  7. Joce96%
  8. Norwood95%
  9. Arlin95%
  10. Linn95%

Bottom 10

  1. Orlandino42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Chey42%
  4. Cristiano42%
  5. Pari42%
  6. Ceasar42%
  7. Anakin42%
  8. Tyran42%
  9. Virg42%
  10. Rius42%

Crush potential for Jem

Top 10

  1. Honey96%
  2. Jenj96%
  3. Miyah96%
  4. Karisa96%
  5. Milly96%
  6. Kandis96%
  7. Jennybee96%
  8. Keli96%
  9. Kiah96%
  10. Mandie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaw42%
  2. Stance42%
  3. Aggie42%
  4. Sani42%
  5. Shawnie42%
  6. Otho42%
  7. Juanito42%
  8. Mainie42%
  9. Beppe42%
  10. Luc42%
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