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
#8369 for girls
in the United States (2024)
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
Jazz singer with Louis Armstrong
Velma Barfield
Historical figure in American crime history
Velma Hopkins
Olympic sprinter and gold medalist
Statistics
86,731
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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