Verna Hagerty

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Verna Hagerty — Italian
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Verna Hagerty is a name that combines Italian origins. The first name Verna is a feminine given name of Italian origin. Given name Verna Aardema (1911–2000), American author of children's books Verna Bloom (1939–2019), American actress Virna De Angeli (born 1976), Italian former sprinter Virna Dias (born 1971), Brazilian retired volleyball player Verna Felton (1890–1966), American actress Virna Flores (born 1977), Peruvian actress Verna Fowler (1942–2023), American Menominee educator, activist, and Catholic nun Virna Haffer (1899–1974), American photographer, printmaker, painter, musician and author Verna Lee Hightower (1930-1970), African-American rodeo rider and civil rights activist. The surname Hagerty: Barbara Bradley Hagerty, American author and journalist James Hagerty (1909–1981), American White House press secretary John K. Hagerty (1867–1945), American politician Joseph Hagerty (born 1982), American artistic gymnast Julie Hagerty (born 1955), American actress and model Marie Hagerty (born 1964), Australian artist, painter and teacher Marilyn Hagerty (1926–2025), American newspaper columnist Michael G. Hagerty (1954–2022), American actor Neil Hagerty (born 1965), American guitarist and songwriter and author Thomas J. Hagerty (fl. Verna is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 74K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Verna reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Verna

Italian

Given name Verna Aardema (1911–2000), American author of children's books Verna Bloom (1939–2019), American actress Virna De Angeli (born 1976), Italian former sprinter Virna Dias (born 1971), Brazilian retired volleyball player Verna Felton (1890–1966), American actress Virna Flores (born 1977), Peruvian actress Verna Fowler (1942–2023), American Menominee educator, activist, and Catholic nun Virna Haffer (1899–1974), American photographer, printmaker, painter, musician and author Verna Lee Hightower (1930-1970), African-American rodeo rider and civil rights activist.

Surname: Hagerty

English

Barbara Bradley Hagerty, American author and journalist James Hagerty (1909–1981), American White House press secretary John K. Hagerty (1867–1945), American politician Joseph Hagerty (born 1982), American artistic gymnast Julie Hagerty (born 1955), American actress and model Marie Hagerty (born 1964), Australian artist, painter and teacher Marilyn Hagerty (1926–2025), American newspaper columnist Michael G. Hagerty (1954–2022), American actor Neil Hagerty (born 1965), American guitarist and songwriter and author Thomas J. Hagerty (fl.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Verna is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Verna by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Verna Hagerty

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Verna Hagerty:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Verna?
The first name Verna originates from Italian. Given name Verna Aardema (1911–2000), American author of children's books Verna Bloom (1939–2019), American actress Virna De Angeli (born 1976), Italian former sprinter Virna Dias (born 1971), Brazilian retired volleyball player Verna Felton (1890–1966), American actress Virna Flores (born 1977), Peruvian actress Verna Fowler (1942–2023), American Menominee educator, activist, and Catholic nun Virna Haffer (1899–1974), American photographer, printmaker, painter, musician and author Verna Lee Hightower (1930-1970), African-American rodeo rider and civil rights activist.
When was Verna most popular?
The name Verna reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hagerty?
The surname Hagerty originates from English. Barbara Bradley Hagerty, American author and journalist James Hagerty (1909–1981), American White House press secretary John K. Hagerty (1867–1945), American politician Joseph Hagerty (born 1982), American artistic gymnast Julie Hagerty (born 1955), American actress and model Marie Hagerty (born 1964), Australian artist, painter and teacher Marilyn Hagerty (1926–2025), American newspaper columnist Michael G. Hagerty (1954–2022), American actor Neil Hagerty (born 1965), American guitarist and songwriter and author Thomas J. Hagerty (fl.
What are the origins of the name Verna Hagerty?
The name Verna Hagerty combines two different traditions: the first name Verna has Italian roots, while the surname Hagerty originates from English.
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