Thelma Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Thelma Name at a Glance

Name	Thelma
Meaning	This name was invented by British writer Marie Corelli, who gave it to her heroine in her novel 'Thelma' (1887). It may be based on the Greek word for will.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Thelma Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Thelma means “This name was invented by British writer Marie Corelli, who gave it to her heroine in her novel 'Thelma' (1887). It may be based on the Greek word for will”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Thelma Name Origin

Our database records Thelma under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Thelma a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Thelma is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Thelma

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