Thelma [ thel-muh ] is a female given name which in Greek means "will and volition". There are many celebrities going under this feminine name. Also, there are many television series featuring characters with the name Thelma. In addition, a deadly tropical cyclone by the name Thelma struck the Philippines in latter 1991. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021). view more...