Thelma

Pronunciation: [ th-EHLM-uh ]

Girl Name #4,386 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4386, Thelma is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Thelma is a girl name, recorded for 32 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,386
Total SSA Count: 32

Nicknames

The Thy Theie Thelie

Also a Boy Name

Thelma is also used as a boy name, ranked #29541.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thelma

Is Thelma a boy or girl name?

Thelma is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4386. As a boy name, it is ranked #29541. 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 #4386 in popularity for girl 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 #4386 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Thelma

Thelma is a girl name .

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

Thelma is currently ranked #4,386 in popularity for girl 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.