Velma

Meaning of Velma

Velma strides into a room like a sun-drenched conga line, carrying the sturdy spirit of its Old German ancestor Wilhelmina—“will” for determination and “helm” for protection—wrapped in a warm, velvety syllable that rolls off the tongue as smoothly as Latin jazz. First blooming in turn-of-the-century America, this vintage gem sparkled through mid-century headlines (think vivacious Velma Kelly of Chicago!) and then leapt into Saturday-morning lore with Scooby-Doo’s brainy sleuth, Velma Dinkley. Today, Velma pulses with retro-chic charm and no-nonsense heart, weaving a tapestry of intellectual flair and resilient radiance—just the kind of name that dances from dusty library stacks to Día de los Muertos ofrendas, promising each little niña a lifetime of bold adventures and warm, story-filled days.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as VEL-muh (/ˈvɛl.mə/)

• Selma
• Wilma
• Elma
• Alma
• Helma
• Thelma