Jem
Variant spelling, jewel
Jem is a diminutive of James or Jeremy, used as a given name in its own right.
The name appears in classic literature—notably Jem Finch in *To Kill a Mockingbird*.
Less commonly, Jem serves as a nickname for Jemima or other names beginning with those letters.
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- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- stoneSolid earth fragment
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- JemimaHebrew name meaning dove
- JeremyEnglish masculine name
- JamesTraditional masculine name
- pet nameAffectionate nickname for loved ones
diminutive · endearment · Scout · Atticus · To Kill a Mockingbird · Harper Lee · Maycomb · Southern
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