Definitions

1. proper noun

a feminine given name, originally derived from the Greek name Theolma, meaning ‘blossom’ or ‘flower’

“Her name was Thelma, and she was an adventurous traveler.”

2. noun

in the 1927 film It!, a female companion of a gang, or a woman in a relationship with a man, especially in a romantic or sexual context

“In the film, Thelma was the female companion of the main character.”