Origin: Old German
Meaning: “will helmet, protection”
variant of Wilhelmina
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Billie, Billy, Willie, Willy, Willma,
Willow, Wilmina, Wylma
Wilma TV and Movie Quotes:
“Oh now, Wilma, calm down.”
The Flintstones (1994)
“There is a funny side to it, Wilma.”
Creepshow 1982
Famous people named Wilma or its variations
1. Wilma Pearl Mankiller (1945–2010), first female Chief
of the Cherokee Nation
2. Wilma Glodean Rudolph (1940–94) American athlete.
3. Wilma Lee Cooper (b. 1921), American bluegrass
country music entertainer. born Wilma Lee Leary
Wilma Middle Names
Wilma Doreen
Wilma Ilona
Wilma Jean
Wilma Rae
Wilma Sue