Velma

German

"will helmet"

Velma Origin and Meaning

The name Velma is a girl's name meaning "will helmet".

Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo.

Velma Rank in US Top 1000

# 934 in the US

Popularity of the name Velma

• 1710 Nameberry 2022

20 Names Similar to Velma

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• Augustine
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• Dora
• Hilda
• Dinah
• Frida
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Famous People Named Velma

• Velma Scantlebury Barbadian,American transplant surgeon
• Velma Bronn Johnston American animal advocate
• Velma Wallis American Gwich'in Athabascan novelist
• Velma Pollard Jamaican poet and novelist
• Velma Maia Thomas American historian and author
• Velmanette Montgomery American politician from New York

The name Velma in Pop Culture

• Velma Dinkley character in "Scooby,Doo"
• Velma Kelly character in musical "Chicago"
• Velma von Tussle character in musical "Hairspray"
• Velma minor character in Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye"