Thellma

English, Literary, meaning unknown

Thellma Origin and Meaning

The name Thellma is a girl's name.

Thellma appears to be a variant spelling of Thelma, a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'will' or 'volition.' This alternative spelling adds a distinctive touch to the classic name. Thelma gained significant popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s and 1920s, partly due to Marie Corelli's 1887 novel 'Thelma.' The variant Thellma is considerably rarer, giving it a unique quality while maintaining connections to the original name's history. While traditional Thelma has seen declining usage since the mid-20th century, creative spellings like Thellma occasionally emerge as parents seek to revive vintage names with a modern twist.