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Thelma

American  
[thel-muh] / ˈθɛl mə /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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Between 1929 and 1932, Chase made an easy transition to short sound films and worked as part of a duo with the delicious Thelma Todd in about a dozen of those pre-code movies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The title comes from a pivotal line in the 1991 film “Thelma & Louise,” marking the turning point for Geena Davis’ character Thelma, fully committing to her ultimately fatal adventure with Susan Sarandon’s Louise.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

Cannes Festival organisers drew criticism from some activists this year for using the movie "Thelma and Louise" on its official poster.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

He now lives in mid-Wales with his wife Thelma.

From BBC Nov. 11, 2025

Four of us, Thelma, Elizabeth, Jeff, and I, rode home together early that afternoon.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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