Thelma is a female given name. It was popularized by Victorian writer Marie Corelli who gave the name to the title character of her 1887 novel Thelma. Although the character was supposed to be Norwegian, it is not a traditional Scandinavian name. It may be related to a Greek word meaning "will, volition" see Thelema). Note that although consonant with another female given name, Selma, the two are not synonymous. People with the name. Thelma Akana Harrison (1905–1972), American politician. Thelma Aoyama (born 1987), Japanese pop singer. Thelma Barlow (born 1929), English actress.
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Thelma is a female given name. It was popularized by Victorian writer Marie Corelli who gave the name to the title character of her 1887 novel Thelma. Although the character was supposed to be Norwegian, it is not a traditional Scandinavian name. It may be related to a Greek word meaning "will, volition" see Thelema). Note that although consonant with another female given name, Selma, the two are not synonymous. People with the name. Thelma Akana Harrison (1905–1972), American politician. Thelma Aoyama (born 1987), Japanese pop singer. Thelma Barlow (born 1929), English actress.
