Velma

Velma is an English given name of uncertain origin, most likely a variant or shortened form of Wilhelmina, the feminine form of Wilhelm, which derives from the Old High German elements wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). It came into regular use in the United States during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, enjoying particular popularity in the early 1900s. The name is widely recognized through the character Velma Dinkley from the animated television series Scooby-Doo, which has kept it culturally familiar into the modern era. Related forms include Wilma and Velva.