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Jem is a given name and nickname used in English-speaking countries. It commonly functions as a shortened form of James or Jeremiah, but it may also stand as a given name in its own right. The spelling Jem is used for both personal names and fictional characters, and it is more often masculine, though exceptions exist in certain contexts such as stage names or fictional personas.

One of the best-known Jem in literature is Jem Finch, the adolescent brother of Scout in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird (1960). The character's growth arc and relationship with his sister provide a key perspective on growing up in the town of Maycomb during the 1930s.

In popular culture, Jem is the stage name of the lead singer of the fictional band Jem and the Holograms in the 1980s cartoon Jem and the Holograms. The character is the alter ego of Jerrica Benton, created through a holographic computer to appear as a glamorous rock star.

In real life, Jem is used as a nickname for people named James or Jeremiah and occasionally as a standalone given name. Its usage varies by country and era, but the form remains recognizable in literature, film, and music, contributing to its enduring status as a concise, memorable name.