Thelma Haggerty

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Thelma Haggerty — Greek
271K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Thelma Haggerty 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 Haggerty: Ancer L. Haggerty (born 1944), American jurist on the U.S. District Court Ben Haggerty or Macklemore (born 1983), American rapper and musician Dan Haggerty (1941–2016), American bodybuilder, animal trainer, and actor Don Haggerty (1914–1988), American film actor Frank Haggerty (1876–1962), American college sports coach Gareth Haggerty (born 1981), British rugby league player James, Jim, or Jimmy Haggerty, multiple people Joan Haggerty (born 1940), Canadian novelist Jonathan Haggerty (born 1997), British Muay Thai kickboxer Mike Haggerty (born 1945), American football player Nelson Haggerty (19. 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: Haggerty

English

Ancer L. Haggerty (born 1944), American jurist on the U.S. District Court Ben Haggerty or Macklemore (born 1983), American rapper and musician Dan Haggerty (1941–2016), American bodybuilder, animal trainer, and actor Don Haggerty (1914–1988), American film actor Frank Haggerty (1876–1962), American college sports coach Gareth Haggerty (born 1981), British rugby league player James, Jim, or Jimmy Haggerty, multiple people Joan Haggerty (born 1940), Canadian novelist Jonathan Haggerty (born 1997), British Muay Thai kickboxer Mike Haggerty (born 1945), American football player Nelson Haggerty (19.

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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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Notable People Named Thelma Haggerty

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

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 Haggerty?
The surname Haggerty originates from English. Ancer L. Haggerty (born 1944), American jurist on the U.S. District Court Ben Haggerty or Macklemore (born 1983), American rapper and musician Dan Haggerty (1941–2016), American bodybuilder, animal trainer, and actor Don Haggerty (1914–1988), American film actor Frank Haggerty (1876–1962), American college sports coach Gareth Haggerty (born 1981), British rugby league player James, Jim, or Jimmy Haggerty, multiple people Joan Haggerty (born 1940), Canadian novelist Jonathan Haggerty (born 1997), British Muay Thai kickboxer Mike Haggerty (born 1945), American football player Nelson Haggerty (19.
What are the origins of the name Thelma Haggerty?
The name Thelma Haggerty combines two different traditions: the first name Thelma has Greek roots, while the surname Haggerty originates from English.
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