Will or volition
Thelma is a literary name created by British author Marie Corelli for the Norwegian heroine of her 1887 novel 'Thelma'. While often associated with the Greek word 'thelema' meaning will, it was popularized entirely through fiction before becoming a staple of the early 20th century.
About 29 girls were named Thelma in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
One of the two main protagonists in the film Thelma & Louise · Thelma & Louise
Six-time Academy Award-nominated American actress
Acclaimed film editor and frequent collaborator with Martin Scorsese
Grammy-winning disco and soul singer
Popular American actress of the 1920s and 1930s
