Wilma
WIL-mə
Popularity
#4100
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
140,810
Peak Year
#4,202 in 1925
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Wilma is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from *wil*, meaning 'desire' or 'will', and *helm*, meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Wilma Rudolph
American track and field sprinter, Olympic champion.
Wilma Flintstone
Loving wife of Fred from The Flintstones.
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