Velma

Pronunciation: [ v-EHLM-uh ]

Boy Name #8,444 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Velma is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced v-EHLM-uh.

Parents who love the name Velma often also consider Vera, Verna, Vesta .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,444
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Vel Vey Velie

Also a Girl Name

Velma is also used as a girl name, ranked #8650.

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Similar Names

Vera Verna Vesta Velma Veronica Vena Vernie Verdie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Velma

Is Velma a boy or girl name?

Velma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8444. As a girl name, it is ranked #8650. Velma is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Velma?

Velma is pronounced v-EHLM-uh.

How popular is the name Velma?

Velma is currently ranked #8444 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Velma?

Common nicknames for Velma include Vel, Vey, and Velie.

Is Velma a common or rare name?

Velma is an uncommon name, ranked #8444 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Velma

Velma is a boy name .

Is Velma a boy or girl name? Velma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,444 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,650. Velma is more commonly used as a boy name.

Velma is currently ranked #8,444 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Velma include Vel, Vey, and Velie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.