Meaning: Its source is thelema, a Greek name meaning "Volition."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Variant Forms: Thelmalina

Non-English Forms: Telma

Popularity: The name Thelma ranked 122nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.

Narrative: This name was first used (and possibly invented) by Marie Corelli for the title character of her 1887 novel.