Verla

Meaning of Verla

Brimming with old-world charm and fresh promise, Verla (VER-luh) is a gentle feminine choice that strikes the perfect balance between vintage grace and modern spirit. Born from the trusted Latin vera—meaning “truth”—and touched by a whisper of the vernal, or springtime’s first bloom, this name brings to mind sincerity, new beginnings and a touch of sunshine after winter’s gloom. Its modest heyday in Missouri from the 1910s through the 1940s, when it consistently hovered in the top 150, gives Verla a storybook pedigree, and its subsequent dip into rarity makes it feel like a delightful secret rediscovered. With its soft cadence and honest heart, Verla invites families to gift their little girl a name that’s both a warm embrace from the past and a fresh breeze for her future.