Welma
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Welma is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Welma often also consider Wladyslawa, Argentina, Leonida .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,940
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Welma
Welma is a girl name .
Welma is currently ranked #69,940 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Welma include Wel, Wey, Weie, and Welkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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