At a Glance: Name: Thelma – Meaning: possibly from Greek thelema 'will, volition'; popularized by Marie Corelli's 1887 novel – Origin: English (literary invention) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: THEL-muh
Thelma is an English (literary invention) girl's name meaning “possibly from Greek thelema 'will, volition'; popularized by Marie Corelli's 1887 novel”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Thelma
Meaning: Possibly from Greek thelema 'will, volition'; popularized by Marie Corelli's 1887 novel.
Origin: English (literary invention).
How to Pronounce Thelma
Phonetic: THEL-muh IPA: /ˈθɛlmə/
Popularity of Thelma
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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