Verna
Pronunciation: [ v-ERN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Verna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 91 babies have been named Verna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Verna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,923 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,923
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Verna
Verna is a boy name .
Is Verna a boy or girl name? Verna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,923 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,922. Verna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Verna is currently ranked #33,923 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Verna include Ver, Vey, Veie, and Verkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Verna include Vernon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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