Thelma Deckard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Thelma Deckard — Greek
271K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Thelma Deckard 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 Deckard: Surname Carl R. Deckard (1961–2019), American engineer H. Joel Deckard (1942–2016), American politician John Silk Deckard (1938–1994), American printmaker and sculptor Ruth Deckard (fl. 1930s-1950s), American pin-up artist Tom Deckard (1916–1982), American runner Rick Deckard, fictional character of both prose Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, and several Blade Runner works Deckard Cain, a fictional character in the Diablo series and Heroes of the Storm Deckard Shaw, a fictional character in The Fast and the Furious franchise Deckard (band), Scottish rock band, also known as Baby Chaos Ste. 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: Deckard

Scottish

Surname Carl R. Deckard (1961–2019), American engineer H. Joel Deckard (1942–2016), American politician John Silk Deckard (1938–1994), American printmaker and sculptor Ruth Deckard (fl. 1930s-1950s), American pin-up artist Tom Deckard (1916–1982), American runner Rick Deckard, fictional character of both prose Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, and several Blade Runner works Deckard Cain, a fictional character in the Diablo series and Heroes of the Storm Deckard Shaw, a fictional character in The Fast and the Furious franchise Deckard (band), Scottish rock band, also known as Baby Chaos Ste.

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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 Deckard:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Deckard?
The surname Deckard originates from Scottish. Surname Carl R. Deckard (1961–2019), American engineer H. Joel Deckard (1942–2016), American politician John Silk Deckard (1938–1994), American printmaker and sculptor Ruth Deckard (fl. 1930s-1950s), American pin-up artist Tom Deckard (1916–1982), American runner Rick Deckard, fictional character of both prose Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, and several Blade Runner works Deckard Cain, a fictional character in the Diablo series and Heroes of the Storm Deckard Shaw, a fictional character in The Fast and the Furious franchise Deckard (band), Scottish rock band, also known as Baby Chaos Ste.
What are the origins of the name Thelma Deckard?
The name Thelma Deckard combines two different traditions: the first name Thelma has Greek roots, while the surname Deckard originates from Scottish.
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