Name:
Thelma
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
English
Meaning:
This name was most likely created by the British author Marie Corelli in her 1887 novel Thelma, Norwegian Princess, and has been popular ever since. More recently, it was revived by the 1991 film Thelma and Louise, starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon. Some sources suggest that the name could be of Greek origin, meaning "will, volition", but it is rather unlikely.
Pronunciation:
THEL-mə
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Telma
Famous Thelma:
Thelma Barlow : actress
Thelma Drake : politician
Thelma Holt : actress
Thelma Hopkins : athlete
Thelma Houston : singer
Thelma Leeds : actress
Thelma Parr : actress