Velma
Velma is of German origin, derived from Wilhelm or Wilma, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.' The name carries a vintage charm with strong, protective qualities.
Current Popularity
#5903 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Most strongly associated with Velma Dinkley from Scooby-Doo
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Peak popularity was in the 1920s, now considered a vintage revival choice
- •Has a distinctly nerdy-chic, intellectual association
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Velma Dinkley
Iconic Scooby-Doo character
Velma Middleton
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Velma Barfield
Historical figure in American crime history
Velma Hopkins
Olympic sprinter and gold medalist
Statistics
86,752
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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