Laverne

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Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /lə.ˈvɜɹn/(American English) /lə.ˈvɜːn/(British English)

Meaning & History

From a French surname that was derived from a place name, ultimately from the Gaulish word vern "alder". It is sometimes associated with the Roman goddess Laverna or the Latin word vernus "of spring".