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Thelma

The meaning of Thelma is ‘nursing, will’ and it is of Greek origin. It is related to the Greek word ‘thelema’ which means ‘wish, want or purpose’. Thelma Catherine Nixon was an American educator but might better be known as the wife of the 37th President of the United States. Other famous people who carried the name Thelma include Thelma Ritter who was an American actress, Thelma Schoonmaker who is an American film editor, Thelma Alice Todd who was an American actress and businesswoman, Thelma Ellen Wood who was an American actress and Thelma Houston who is also an American actress and singer.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

literary name

Origin

English

Numerology

T is for time, you give to friends.

H is for happiness, you always bring.

E is for elegant, born within you.

L is for lucky, who is more?

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

Lucky

Thelma lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Thelma

  • Demi Gene (Guynes) Moore American actress
  • Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato American singer and actress
  • Demi pen name of Charlotte Dumaresq Hunt, American author
  • Demi Leigh Nel,Peters, South African beauty queen; Miss Universe 2017
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Thelma in Pop Culture

  • Squire Edgar Arden main character in "Squire Arden" by Margaret Oliphant
  • Dr. Arden Nazi doctor on TV's "American Horror Story: Asylum"
  • "Enoch Arden " narrative poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
  • Arden Lowe character in "My Sweet Audrina" by V.C. Andrews
  • Archie Johnson character on TV's "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"
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