Meaning: Its source is wil helm, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Determined protector."

Nickname For: Wilhelmina

Popularity: The name Elma ranked 669th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: The second element of the source phrase literally refers to a helmet.