Did [name_m]Scooby[/name_m] Doo make it impossible for [name_f]Velma[/name_f] to make a come back?
I’m not sure it’s one I would ever use, but the more I think about it the more endearing I find it. I love hidden gems that are ready for a revival but haven’t been swept up to the top of the charts.
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f] has grown in popularity, but [name_f]Velma[/name_f] seems to be more inextricably tied to Scooby-Doo. Does anyone envision anything different when they hear the name? Would you like to meet a little [name_f]Velma[/name_f]? Does it seem like something a child could ever wear?
If you approve of [name_f]Velma[/name_f], any nickname or middle name suggestions? I’ve seen [name_m]Elm[/name_m] or Velmie mentioned as nicknames on an old post.
I like [name_f]Velma[/name_f] and [name_m]Scooby[/name_m] Doo is a positive association in my eyes so that wouldn’t bother me. She could go by Vel or [name_f]Elle[/name_f]! [name_m]Or[/name_m] calling little baby girl Mamas idk why that’s so cute to me lol but it is!
I like it! The [name_m]Scooby[/name_m] Doo connection is a positive for me, and it’s got a clunky charm. If [name_f]Vera[/name_f] and [name_f]Alma[/name_f], why not [name_f]Velma[/name_f]?
I’d probably go with Vee or Vel as a nickname. From your combos, I like [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] and [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Verity[/name_f] best. I also think something like [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f], [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Cecily[/name_f], [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f], [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Skye[/name_f], or [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Winter[/name_f] would be fun!
[name_f]Velma[/name_f] is great, and aligns with the on-trend clunkier names, so I don’t see why it wouldn’t be due for a comeback! I like the nn’s [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Elma[/name_f], & Vellie. From your list, [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f], & [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] are my favorites.
The [name_m]Scooby[/name_m] Doo association does feel very present - I think because there are various other ‘notable’ Daphnes (Daphne du Maurier, the flower, Bridgerton, mythology) whereas [name_f]Velma[/name_f] from [name_m]Scooby[/name_m] Doo is the only one I can think of off the top of my head.
I guess my other association is the name ‘Thelma’ - I know they have different origins - and somehow that makes [name_f]Velma[/name_f] seem more usable?
All that aside, [name_f]Velma[/name_f] does have a clunky charm to it and I’d be very pleased to meet a little [name_f]Velma[/name_f]!
[name_m]Elm[/name_m] is cute as a nickname and I like [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f], [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Yvette[/name_f], [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Verity[/name_f], and [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]!
For other nicknames:
Vee
[name_f]Vivie[/name_f]
[name_f]Vella[/name_f]
Vell
[name_f]Vita[/name_f] (with [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Verity[/name_f] or [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Yvette[/name_f] maybe?)
[name_f]Velma[/name_f] is lovely !! and I love the nickname Velmie … it’s so sweet
For the middle name suggestions, I absolutely adore your [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] & [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
Yes! I think you’re having the same dilemma as me with [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]. I love the name! But worry about the pop culture reference. [name_f]Velma[/name_f] is lovely! I do think about [name_m]Scooby[/name_m], but it’s not really a negative association. [name_f]Velma[/name_f] is super smart and witty! And cute.
I like [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] or [name_f]Velma[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] 🩷
vellie could be a cute nickname too
and I love the nickname Velmie … it’s so sweet