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Help[Opinions] Re: Gemma and Jenna
in reply to a message by Emma Jenny
I love Gemma and Emma equally. I've never really warmed to Jenna, though. It strikes me as a newer name, like Tessa, Lauren, or Audra. Like wine, I prefer names to age before I like them.
I could be wrong, though. Does Jenna have much history to it?
I could be wrong, though. Does Jenna have much history to it?
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About Audra...(m)
Audra is a Lithuanian name as well, not just a modern American name. If you were referring to the American usage, I agree, though.
Audra is a Lithuanian name as well, not just a modern American name. If you were referring to the American usage, I agree, though.
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I don't know exactly how much history is to it, but it has to have been around at least 80-90 years. Laura Bush's mother's name is Jenna, and I believe Laura is close to 60. So, that would make her mother between 80 and 90.
As for usage in literature, movies and such, I haven't a clue. I watch a lot of old movies and I don't think I've ever heard the name used.
As for usage in literature, movies and such, I haven't a clue. I watch a lot of old movies and I don't think I've ever heard the name used.
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Well, look at the charts for a minute
http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?terms=jenna
in America, at least.
So even if it's been around for a long time, it's definitely got a very modern feel. Same with Lauren http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=lauren&submit=Go and Tessa http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=tessa&submit=Go .
http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?terms=jenna
in America, at least.
So even if it's been around for a long time, it's definitely got a very modern feel. Same with Lauren http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=lauren&submit=Go and Tessa http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=tessa&submit=Go .
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