What does the name Thelma mean?

The first name Thelma means “will, volition”.

Is Thelma a girls' or boys' name?

Thelma is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Thelma is a relatively uncommon first name.

Girl

“will, volition”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 30 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Thelma Ritter Thelma Schoonmaker Thelma Todd Thelma Coyne Long Thelma Hopkins Thelma Houston Thelma Aldana Thelma Kalama Thelma Fardín Thelma Estrin

Thelma is a feminine first name meaning “will, volition”, with roots in Greek. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Thelma mean?: The first name Thelma means “will, volition”.
Where does the name Thelma come from?: Thelma has its roots in Greek.
Is Thelma a girls' or boys' name?: Thelma is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Thelma?: Thelma is a relatively uncommon first name.

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