Thelma Wingate
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Thelma Wingate 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 Wingate: Wingate is an English surname. Notable persons with that surname include: Anne Wingate (1943–2021), American mystery writer Catherine Wingate (1858–1946), British humanitarian Charly Wingate (born 1978), American hip hop rapper and criminal, known under the stage name Max B David Wingate (basketball) (born 1963), American basketball player David Wingate (poet) (1828–1892), Scottish poet and miner David B. 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: Wingate
Scottish
Wingate is an English surname. Notable persons with that surname include: Anne Wingate (1943–2021), American mystery writer Catherine Wingate (1858–1946), British humanitarian Charly Wingate (born 1978), American hip hop rapper and criminal, known under the stage name Max B David Wingate (basketball) (born 1963), American basketball player David Wingate (poet) (1828–1892), Scottish poet and miner David B.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Thelma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Thelma by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Thelma Wingate
- Pat Nixon (stage actor, 1912)
- Thelma Ritter (film actor, 1902)
- Thelma Schoonmaker (television actor, 1940)
- Thelma Todd (film actor, 1906)
- Thelma Coyne Long (tennis player, 1918)
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 Wingate:
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
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 Wingate?
- The surname Wingate originates from Scottish. Wingate is an English surname. Notable persons with that surname include: Anne Wingate (1943–2021), American mystery writer Catherine Wingate (1858–1946), British humanitarian Charly Wingate (born 1978), American hip hop rapper and criminal, known under the stage name Max B David Wingate (basketball) (born 1963), American basketball player David Wingate (poet) (1828–1892), Scottish poet and miner David B.
- What are the origins of the name Thelma Wingate?
- The name Thelma Wingate combines two different traditions: the first name Thelma has Greek roots, while the surname Wingate originates from Scottish.