indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Gender Masculine
Usage Obscure
Meaning & History
From a French occupational surname that meant "glassmaker" or "glassblower", ultimately from French verre meaning "glass" (see Verrier). A notable bearer was Verrier Elwin (1902-1964), full name Harry Verrier Holman Elwin, a British-born Indian anthropologist, ethnologist and tribal activist.