Meaning: Its source is Wilma, a German name meaning "Determined protector."

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

Popularity: The name Velma ranked 286th 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: Some authorities insist this name is a variation of either Selma or Thelma, or possibly a combination of the two.