Thelma
Meaning of Thelma
Thelma is a feminine name with English origins. It is pronounced as THEL-muh (/θɛlmə/) in English. The name Thelma has variations, including Telma. Thelma has been given to newborn girls in the United States since the late 19th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon name today. Thelma was most popular in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in the 1920s and 1930s. It has since declined in usage but still holds sentimental value for those who appreciate its vintage charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as THEL-muh (/θɛlmə/)
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Notable People Named Thelma
| Thelma Johnson Streat - Thelma Beatrice Johnson Streat was a prominent African-American artist, dancer, and educator known for her art and work to foster intercultural understanding. |
| Thelma Houston is an American singer known for her 1977 number-one hit "Don't Leave Me This Way" and her Grammy win for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. |
| Thelma Schoonmaker is an Algerian-American film editor, renowned for her long-standing partnership with director Martin Scorsese and has received multiple prestigious awards for her exceptional work in the film industry. |
| Thelma Golden is the Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York City, United States, and is known for coining the term post-blackness and being a highly influential figure in the contemporary art world. |
| Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness, was a notable figure as the mistress of King Edward VIII and the maternal aunt of Gloria Vanderbilt. |
| Thelma Farr Baxter - Thelma Williams Farr Baxter was an American politician, schoolteacher, and business owner who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1950 to 1956. |
| Thelma Ritter was an American character actress known for her strong New York City accent and working-class roles, earning her a Tony Award and six Academy Award nominations. |
| Thelma Mothershed-Wair was the eldest member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students who attended Little Rock Central High School in 1957, following the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education court case. |
| Thelma Coyne Long - Thelma Dorothy Coyne Long was a dominant Australian tennis player in the mid-20th century, winning 19 Grand Slam titles and being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2013. |
| Thelma Esperanza Aldana Hernández is a prominent Guatemalan jurist and politician who held the positions of President of the Supreme Court and attorney general. |
| Thelma White was an American radio and film actress, best known for her role in the 1936 exploitation film Reefer Madness. |
| Thelma Pressman was a pioneering microwave cooking consultant, product development consultant, and cookbook author, known as "the Julia Child of microwave cooking." |
| Thelma Nava, a Mexican poet and journalist, was known for founding and co-founding magazines and receiving prestigious literary awards. |
| Thelma Madrigal is a Mexican actress, model, and ballerina. |
| Thelma Leeds, also known as Thelma Bernstein, was an American actress. |
