Meaning & Origin
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a contraction of Wilhelmina.
Wilma is a girl's and boy's baby name of Germanic origin, a contraction of Wilhelmina, from the Old German elements wil meaning 'will, desire' and helm meaning 'helmet, protection' — making it a feminine form of William.
Wilma Flintstone, the stylish and sensible matriarch of The Flintstones, gave this name its most recognizable pop culture identity. In real life, Wilma Rudolph — the Olympic sprinter who overcame childhood illness to become the fastest woman in the world in 1960 — is perhaps the name's most inspiring bearer. Due for a vintage revival.