Thelma

American

[thel-muh] / ˈθɛl mə /

noun

a female given name.

Example Sentences

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Rondell was involved in the production of a number of films and TV shows during his long career, including Lethal Weapon, Thelma and Louise and Star Trek: First Contact.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

They navigate the world like a Disney reboot of Thelma & Louise.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025

Thelma is now 87, Tommy is 89, Violet is 91, with Leslie now aged 94.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

At the end of Gaga and Beyoncé's "Thelma & Louise"-inspired escapade, a title card teases, To be continued…

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

Thelma looked at him out of her dark, handsome, brooding eyes, and she regained the island of safety a woman depends on.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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