Verla is a name that hasn't been popular in the United States since the 1940s, but this old-fashioned moniker with Slavic origins is making a comeback. Its exact history is unknown, though some say it's an alternative version of the name Vera. Either way, it's cute and sweet and pairs well with a variety of classic middle names. Choose it for your little girl if you want a “grandma name” that's not yet worn out but not so unusual that her kindergarten teacher can't pronounce it.
Meaning of the name Verla:
Slavic: Truth
Russian: Faith
Origin of the name Verla:
Verla's exact origins are unknown, though it does have Slavic roots. Some believe it was derived from the Russian name Vera.
Symbolism of the name Verla:
Verla is thought to mean “truth” or “faith,” so some new parents may find it as a symbol of honesty or their own faith or religion.
Style of the name Verla:
Modern
Gender of the name Verla:
Verla is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Verla:
VER-luh
Number of syllables in the name Verla:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Verla:
The baby name Verla evokes images of someone who is practical and logical.
Alternative spellings for the name Verla:
- Vurla
- Verlah
- Vurlah
Nicknames for the name Verla:
- Aala
- Lala
- Vernie
Popularity of the name Verla:
According to the Social Security Administration, Verla was a top 1,000 baby name for girls up until 1946. It last ranked at number 892.
Related names for the name Verla:
Great middle names for Verla and their meanings:
- Paige (page, servant)
- Mae (pearl)
- Louise (famous warrior)
- Juliet (youthful)
- Iris (rainbow)
- Charlotte (free man)
- Ruby (precious red stone)
- Celeste (heavenly)
- Madeline (woman from Magdala)
- Catherine (pure)
Famous people with the name Verla:
Verlas in popular culture:
- Verla (character from the “Star Wars” franchise)
- Verlafrom the video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”)
- Verla Grubbs (character from the soap opera “All My Children”)