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GirlGermanic

Wilma

WIL-mə

Popularity

#4100

stable

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'.

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Numerology

5

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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Personality Traits

DeterminedProtectiveStrong-willedResilient

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