Gemma Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gemma Name at a Glance

Name	Gemma
Meaning	Jewel or gem. Famous bearer: Italian saint Gemma Gaigani, actress Gemma Craven.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gemma Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gemma means “Jewel or gem. Famous bearer: Italian saint Gemma Gaigani, actress Gemma Craven”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gemma Name Origin

Our database records Gemma under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gemma a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gemma is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gemma

When considering Gemma for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.