Verna

Coined in the 19th century, from Latin vernus (“spring-like”) or as a feminine of Vernon.

Verna

1. A female given name from Latin
   • 2009, Alice Munro, Too Much Happiness, Chatto & Windus, →ISBN, page 196:

     I dislike peppermint flavouring to this day. And the name Verna — I dislike that. It doesn't sound like spring to me, or like green grass or garlands of flowers or girls in flimsy dresses. It sounds more like a trail of obstinate peppermint, […]

• Raven, raven

Borrowed from Swedish Verna in the end of the 19th century. Usually explained as Latin vernus (“springlike”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋernɑ/, [ˈʋe̞rnɑ̝]
• Rhymes: -ernɑ
• Hyphenation^(key): Ver‧na

Verna

1. a female given name

• Verna is the 458^th (tied with 2 other names) most common female given name in Finland, belonging to 810 female individuals (and as a middle name to 202 more), according to February 2023 data from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency of Finland.

• arven, revan, veran

A 19th century feminine form of Verner, in analogy with the rare German name Werna. Also associated with Latin vernus (“springlike”).

Verna c (genitive Vernas)

1. a female given name

• arven, envar, varen, raven