Definition of "Gemma"

Gemma. A curious name. He didn't think he had ever come across it before. She would have an outlandish name, either because her equally eccentric parents had labelled her with it or—more likely—she had adopted it herself on the grounds of originality.

1971, Ruth Rendell, No More Dying Then, Random House, published 2009, page 35

Gemma gave him another gushing smile. She wanted to make amends for almost fouling up Blake's deal. "Gemma. What a beautiful name. You are indeed a jewel."

1998, Lisa Andrews, Too Late For Love, Robinson Pub., published 1998, page 200