Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlGreek

Telma

TEL-mah

Popularity

#15033

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

269

Peak Year

#13 in 1976

First Recorded

1915

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Telma is a name of Greek origin, possibly related to Telemachus, meaning 'far-fighter' or 'one who fights from afar'. It's sometimes considered a short form.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

strongindependentbraveintelligentdetermined

Want to explore Telma further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Telma.

More Names to Explore

View all