Alverna
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alverna
The name 'Alverna' is a feminine given name derived from the Latin *Alvernus*, meaning "from Alvernia" (a region in ancient Gaul, modern-day Auvergne, France), and is often interpreted as "dweller on the hill" or "elfin" via Old English *ælf* (elf) and *earn* (eagle) in some folk etymologies.
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Etymology
The name 'Alverna' is a feminine given name derived from the Latin *Alvernus*, meaning "from Alvernia" (a region in ancient Gaul, modern-day Auvergne, France), and is often interpreted as "dweller on the hill" or "elfin" via Old English *ælf* (elf) and *earn* (eagle) in some folk etymologies. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, with no strong religious ties; historically, it gained modest popularity in the early 20th century, possibly influenced by the name of the Alverna Heights retreat in New York.
Alverna currently ranks #5,831 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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