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Velma

American  
[vel-muh] / ˈvɛl mə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Wilhelmina.


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Before he developed his rapid-fire rap delivery, 11-year-old Rhymes spent two summers living with his Aunt Velma in Morecambe.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024

One of CBS’ biggest hits, “Tracker,” showcases Robin Weigert and Abby McEnany as Teddi and Velma Bruin, the title character’s married handlers.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2024

Chita Rivera created several memorable Broadway characters that are now considered part of the canon, including the role of Velma Kelly in the original production of “Chicago.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

Her performance as Velma Kelly in “Chicago” helped immortalize Bob Fosse’s dance vocabulary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2024

Shady was counting on Velma T.’s being more a woman of science than religion.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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