Verna Negrete

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Verna Negrete — Italian
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Verna Negrete 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 Negrete: Anthony David Negrete or Speak! (born 1987), American rapper and songwriter. Fidel Negrete (1932–2016), Mexican long-distance runner. Francisco Negrete (born 1966), Mexican bobsledder. Gumersindo Magaña Negrete (1939–2013), Mexican politician. Herman Adam Negrete (born 1965), Mexican athlete. Jared Negrete (born 1978), American Boy Scout who disappeared. Jorge Negrete (1911–1953), Mexican singer and actor. Lorenzo Negrete (born 1988), Mexican singer, musician and actor. Martín Barragán Negrete (born 1991), Mexican association football forward. 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: Negrete

Spanish

Anthony David Negrete or Speak! (born 1987), American rapper and songwriter. Fidel Negrete (1932–2016), Mexican long-distance runner. Francisco Negrete (born 1966), Mexican bobsledder. Gumersindo Magaña Negrete (1939–2013), Mexican politician. Herman Adam Negrete (born 1965), Mexican athlete. Jared Negrete (born 1978), American Boy Scout who disappeared. Jorge Negrete (1911–1953), Mexican singer and actor. Lorenzo Negrete (born 1988), Mexican singer, musician and actor. Martín Barragán Negrete (born 1991), Mexican association football forward.

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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 Negrete

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 Negrete:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Negrete?
The surname Negrete originates from Spanish. Anthony David Negrete or Speak! (born 1987), American rapper and songwriter. Fidel Negrete (1932–2016), Mexican long-distance runner. Francisco Negrete (born 1966), Mexican bobsledder. Gumersindo Magaña Negrete (1939–2013), Mexican politician. Herman Adam Negrete (born 1965), Mexican athlete. Jared Negrete (born 1978), American Boy Scout who disappeared. Jorge Negrete (1911–1953), Mexican singer and actor. Lorenzo Negrete (born 1988), Mexican singer, musician and actor. Martín Barragán Negrete (born 1991), Mexican association football forward.
What are the origins of the name Verna Negrete?
The name Verna Negrete combines two different traditions: the first name Verna has Italian roots, while the surname Negrete originates from Spanish.
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