Thelma Daugherty

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Thelma Daugherty — Greek
271K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Thelma Daugherty is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Thelma is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Thelma is a female given name. It was popularized by Victorian writer Marie Corelli who gave the name to the title character of her 1887 novel Thelma. Although the character was supposed to be Norwegian, it is not a traditional Scandinavian name. It may be related to a Greek word meaning "will, volition" see Thelema). Note that although consonant with another female given name, Selma, the two are not synonymous. The surname Daugherty: People with the surname Amira Daugherty, American rapper and singer Billy Joe Daugherty (1952-2009), American founder and pastor of Victory Christian Center Brad Daugherty, American basketball player Brad Daugherty, professional poker player Chris Daugherty, American construction worker and reality television personality Derri Daugherty, American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer Duffy Daugherty, American football coach George Daugherty, American-born conductor and music director Gordon Daugherty, American computer scientist Harry M. Thelma is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 271K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Thelma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Thelma

Greek

Thelma is a female given name. It was popularized by Victorian writer Marie Corelli who gave the name to the title character of her 1887 novel Thelma. Although the character was supposed to be Norwegian, it is not a traditional Scandinavian name. It may be related to a Greek word meaning "will, volition" see Thelema). Note that although consonant with another female given name, Selma, the two are not synonymous.

Surname: Daugherty

English

People with the surname Amira Daugherty, American rapper and singer Billy Joe Daugherty (1952-2009), American founder and pastor of Victory Christian Center Brad Daugherty, American basketball player Brad Daugherty, professional poker player Chris Daugherty, American construction worker and reality television personality Derri Daugherty, American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer Duffy Daugherty, American football coach George Daugherty, American-born conductor and music director Gordon Daugherty, American computer scientist Harry M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Thelma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Thelma by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Thelma Daugherty:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Thelma?
The first name Thelma originates from Greek. Thelma is a female given name. It was popularized by Victorian writer Marie Corelli who gave the name to the title character of her 1887 novel Thelma. Although the character was supposed to be Norwegian, it is not a traditional Scandinavian name. It may be related to a Greek word meaning "will, volition" see Thelema). Note that although consonant with another female given name, Selma, the two are not synonymous.
When was Thelma most popular?
The name Thelma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Daugherty?
The surname Daugherty originates from English. People with the surname Amira Daugherty, American rapper and singer Billy Joe Daugherty (1952-2009), American founder and pastor of Victory Christian Center Brad Daugherty, American basketball player Brad Daugherty, professional poker player Chris Daugherty, American construction worker and reality television personality Derri Daugherty, American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer Duffy Daugherty, American football coach George Daugherty, American-born conductor and music director Gordon Daugherty, American computer scientist Harry M.
What are the origins of the name Thelma Daugherty?
The name Thelma Daugherty combines two different traditions: the first name Thelma has Greek roots, while the surname Daugherty originates from English.
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