Verna Slater

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Verna Slater — Italian
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Verna Slater 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 Slater: Slater is an English language given name and surname derived from the occupation of a slater, a tradesman who works with slate. Notable individuals and fictional characters with the name include: Slater Bradley (born 1975), an American conceptual and cross-disciplinary artist Slater Jewell-Kemker (born 1992), American-Canadian filmmaker and climate activist Slater Koekkoek (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player Slater Martin (1925–2012), American basketball player and coach Slater Rhea (born 1987), American singer, songwriter and TV personality on national TV in China Slater B. 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: Slater

English

Slater is an English language given name and surname derived from the occupation of a slater, a tradesman who works with slate. Notable individuals and fictional characters with the name include: Slater Bradley (born 1975), an American conceptual and cross-disciplinary artist Slater Jewell-Kemker (born 1992), American-Canadian filmmaker and climate activist Slater Koekkoek (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player Slater Martin (1925–2012), American basketball player and coach Slater Rhea (born 1987), American singer, songwriter and TV personality on national TV in China Slater B.

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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 Slater

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 Slater:

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 Slater?
The surname Slater originates from English. Slater is an English language given name and surname derived from the occupation of a slater, a tradesman who works with slate. Notable individuals and fictional characters with the name include: Slater Bradley (born 1975), an American conceptual and cross-disciplinary artist Slater Jewell-Kemker (born 1992), American-Canadian filmmaker and climate activist Slater Koekkoek (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player Slater Martin (1925–2012), American basketball player and coach Slater Rhea (born 1987), American singer, songwriter and TV personality on national TV in China Slater B.
What are the origins of the name Verna Slater?
The name Verna Slater combines two different traditions: the first name Verna has Italian roots, while the surname Slater originates from English.
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