Sibling names for Velma
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Velma usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Velma, whose busiest decade was the 1920s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Velma
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel | jewel, gemstone | #1,514 | 909 | 1920s |
| Mildred | gentle strength | #1,973 | 509 | 1920s |
| Bernice | bringing victory (from Berenice) | #4,082 | 204 | 1920s |
| Alberta | "noble and bright" | #9,481 | 47 | 1920s |
| Pauline | feminine of Paul, 'small' | #2,986 | 271 | 1920s |
| Odessa | #1,197 | 676 | 1920s | |
| Dorothea | "gift of God" | #1,782 | 405 | 1920s |
Brother names for Velma
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil | from Caecilius (perhaps 'blind'); Welsh Seisyllt | #1,486 | 586 | 1920s |
| Hubert | "bright mind" | #3,400 | 148 | 1920s |
| Murray | #2,633 | 248 | 1920s | |
| Wilfred | "will" + "peace" | #3,844 | 142 | 1920s |
| Lloyd | gray, gray-haired | #1,549 | 506 | 1920s |
| Wilbur | #4,040 | 157 | 1920s | |
| Lester | from Leicester (place name) | #1,641 | 501 | 1920s |
| Orville | #6,347 | 67 | 1920s | |
| Merle | "blackbird" | #3,485 | 144 | 1920s |
Velma's era
Velma ranked #5,903 for girls in 2025, against #16,293 in 2015. Its best year was 1912, at #88. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Velma included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Calvin, Oscar, Clayton.
Same era, but close to Velma
These names follow Velma's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Velma. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Virgil same first letter as Velma
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Velma's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Velma's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Velma or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Velma itself are excluded.