I go to boarding school with a Wilma and as such will never be able to see it as an "old lady's name". Nicknames include Wilms for everyday and Wilhemina for fun.
― Anonymous User 2/13/2009
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I always think of Wilma from the Flintstones. When I hear this name, I can just hear Fred Flintstone yelling "WILMA"!
It's so funny how in English-speaking countries, this name sounds like the name of great-grandmothers or ugly, old, obese women, but in Finland, this name sounds youthful and is very common on elementary school girls! I imagine the name is pretty dated in German usage as well, but at least here in Finland, the name will much more likely make people think of a cute little girl than a grown woman, let alone an old, ugly one.
I still love this name despite its association with the Flintstones and old ladies. My great-grandmother actually had her name legally changed from Sarah to Wilma in the 20's because she believed Sarah was extremely old-fashioned. Odd how times change.
― Anonymous User 3/1/2008
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A famous bearer of this name was athlete Wilma Rudolph.