Laverne

Girl's name

Laverne is of French origin, derived from the surname La Varenne, meaning "the alder grove."

Meaning Alder tree
Origin English
Peak year 1924

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Notable Namesakes

  • Laverne Cox - Actress, LGBTQ+ advocate, "Orange is the New Black."
  • Laverne Andrews - Singer, part of The Andrews Sisters.
  • Laverne DeFazio - Fictional character, "Laverne & Shirley" TV show.
  • Laverne Antrobus - British psychologist, TV presenter, child development expert.
  • Laverne Jones-Ferrette - Sprinter, Olympian from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Laverne Berry - Lawyer, advocate for civil rights and social justice.
  • Laverne Clark - Australian Paralympic swimmer, multiple medalist.
  • Laverne Mitchell - Gospel singer, part of The Mitchell Sisters.
  • Laverne Wyatt - Fictional character, "Scrubs" TV show.
  • Laverne Hays - American politician, first woman mayor of Lubbock.

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