Thelma

Pronunciation: [ th-EHLM-uh ]

Boy Name #29,541 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Thelma is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced th-EHLM-uh.

Parents who love the name Thelma often also consider Theresa, Theodora, Therese .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,541
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

The Thy Theie Thelie

Also a Girl Name

Thelma is also used as a girl name, ranked #4386.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thelma

Is Thelma a boy or girl name?

Thelma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29541. As a girl name, it is ranked #4386. Thelma is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Thelma?

Thelma is pronounced th-EHLM-uh.

How popular is the name Thelma?

Thelma is currently ranked #29541 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Thelma?

Common nicknames for Thelma include The, Thy, Theie, and Thelie.

Is Thelma a common or rare name?

Thelma is an uncommon name, ranked #29541 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Thelma

Thelma is a boy name .

Is Thelma a boy or girl name? Thelma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,541 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,386. Thelma is more commonly used as a girl name.

Thelma is currently ranked #29,541 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Thelma include The, Thy, Theie, and Thelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.