Velma
VEL-muh
Popularity
#8369
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
87,181
Peak Year
#2,613 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protector'. Of Germanic origin.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Velma Dinkley
Fictional character from Scooby-Doo cartoon.
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