Velma

Pronunciation: [ v-EHLM-uh ]

Girl Name #8,650 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Velma is a girl name, recorded for 13 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,650
Total SSA Count: 13

Nicknames

Vel Vey Velie

Also a Boy Name

Velma is also used as a boy name, ranked #8444.

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Similar Names

Vera Verna Vesta Veronica Vena Vernie Verdie Venie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Velma

Is Velma a boy or girl name?

Velma is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8650. As a boy name, it is ranked #8444. 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 #8650 in popularity for girl 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 #8650 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Velma

Velma is a girl name .

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

Velma is currently ranked #8,650 in popularity for girl 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.