The nameTelma
Telma is a girl's name, a variant of Thelma.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Like Thelma, its origin is debated; it was popularised by Marie Corelli's novel Thelma (1887).
Origin
English, of debated origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Telma
Telma in France
1087thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2005peak year (45 births)
840babies named Telma in France since 1900
Telma was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 290 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Telma. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Telma in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.
Telma in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Telma mean?
Like Thelma, its origin is debated; it was popularised by Marie Corelli's novel Thelma (1887).
What is the origin of the name Telma?
English, of debated origin.
Is Telma a girl's or a boy's name?
Telma is a girl's name.