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Telma

Girl Name day: June 26 In French: Thelma
Telma is a short form of Thelma: on birth records it is written Thelma (226,451 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Thelma page.
Origin: Modern literary (Greek-derived). Meaning: Will, volition (likely).
Coined or popularized by Marie Corelli for her 1887 novel 'Thelma', probably from Greek 'thelema' (will, wish).

Name day for Telma

June 26

Why this day? Telma is a short form of Thelma, and shares its name day.

Telma is celebrated in France, the United States, Spain and Argentina on June 26; Brazil on October 28.

The story of the name Telma

Telma is a short form of Thelma. It keeps its origin (Modern literary (Greek-derived)) and meaning — will, volition (likely), and shares its name day, June 26.

On birth records, Telma is rarely written as such: the Telmas are Thelmas (226,451 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Thelma page.

Frequently asked questions about Telma

What does Telma mean?

Telma is a short form of Thelma, which means will, volition (likely).

When is Telma's name day?

June 26, together with Thelma: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Telma a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Thelma.

Telma's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 9/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Telma

Top 10

  1. Katty96%
  2. Kirstie96%
  3. Cassi96%
  4. Salia96%
  5. Cammie96%
  6. Kady96%
  7. Kelci96%
  8. Jacie96%
  9. Salley96%
  10. Kacee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Verlie42%
  2. Elisheva42%
  3. Tut42%
  4. Helga42%
  5. Teri-Jo42%
  6. Altha42%
  7. Diamonda42%
  8. Ter42%
  9. Han42%
  10. Annushka42%

Love potential for Telma

Top 10

  1. Laronda83%
  2. Livy82%
  3. Salia82%
  4. Salley82%
  5. Goldy82%
  6. Baylie81%
  7. Jacie81%
  8. Jamee81%
  9. Kady81%
  10. Shavon80%

Bottom 10

  1. Madysen42%
  2. Jaycie42%
  3. Makaylah42%
  4. Han42%
  5. Loli42%
  6. Marylyn42%
  7. Mil42%
  8. Echo42%
  9. Amora42%
  10. Jerrica42%

Professional potential for Telma

Bottom 10

  1. Mist42%
  2. Kamora42%
  3. Summ42%
  4. Ritita42%
  5. Luni42%
  6. Savy42%
  7. Ritona42%
  8. Kyah42%
  9. Mikki42%
  10. Nevi42%

Crush potential for Telma

Top 10

  1. Pippa96%
  2. Tyanna96%
  3. Sandie96%
  4. Cady96%
  5. Tani96%
  6. Suzie96%
  7. Triniti96%
  8. Kaylei96%
  9. Daija96%
  10. Gitty96%

Bottom 10

  1. Addi42%
  2. Teri-Ann42%
  3. Nénès42%
  4. Agnou42%
  5. Mar42%
  6. Han42%
  7. Truds42%
  8. Hanni42%
  9. Hat42%
  10. Aggie42%
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