Laverne

Laverne meaning and name origin

Laverne \l(a)-ver-ne, lav(e)-rne\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Laverne), is of Latin origin. Name of a classical goddess of minor criminals. It is similar-sounding to the romance languages' word for "green" ("vert" or "verde"), and has been mistakenly associated with green trees or springtime. Football player Laveranues Coles.

Laverne has 5 variant forms: Lavern, Levern, Leverne, Luvern and Luverne.

Baby names that sound like Laverne are Lavrens and Lavrans.

Popularity of Laverne

Laverne is a somewhat popular first name for men (#788 out of 1220) and also a somewhat popular surname or last name for all people (#70908 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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