Laverne

#70 in New Mexico

Meaning of Laverne

Like a whisper of early morning sunlight caressing the rolling hills of Tuscany, the name Laverne unfolds with a warmth that feels both timeless and audacious. Derived from the French La Verne and ultimately from the Latin vernus, it conjures the tender vigor of spring’s first alders, their buds trembling with promise along cool, mist-swirled streams. Unisex in nature, Laverne strides across stage and screen with playful confidence—from the buoyant mirth of a beloved 1970s sitcom to the trailblazing grace of contemporary visionaries—its very syllables embodying boundary-defying joy. Its soft yet resolute cadence—luh-VERN—resonates like an affectionate benediction at dawn, wrapping each bearer in an Italianate glow of renewal, resilience, and luminous charm.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as luh-VERN (/ləˈvɜːn/)

American English

  • Pronunced as luh-VERN (/ləˈvɝn/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

States Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Laverne

Laverne Cox -
Laverne Smith -
Sofia Ricci
Curated bySofia Ricci

Assistant Editor