Velma
Meaning
A character from the scooby doo detective gang
Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛlmə/
Traits associated with the name Velma:
Dogs named Velma tend to be loving, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Velma?
Naming your dog Velma suggests that you have a fondness for classic characters and stories. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.
Is Velma a good dog name?
Velma has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Velma isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Velma is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Velma was, in the past month, the 2570th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Velma is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Velma was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Velma's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Velma is most adored in Kansas, Maryland and West Virginia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, Nebraska and Tennessee.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Velma.
Most popular breeds named Velma:
- Dachshund
- Labrador Retriever
Velma is found in these categories:
curious
She's a famous detective in Scooby-Doo, always sniffing out mysteries!
nerdy
She's named after Scooby-Doo's brainy, glasses-wearing, mystery-solving character.
old-fashioned
Scooby-Doo's brainy detective pal popularized this vintage moniker.
Dog names like Velma:
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Let us know what you think of Velma as a dog name!