Laverne \l(a)-ver-ne, lav(e)-rne\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Laverne), is pronounced la-VERN. It is of Latin origin. The name of a Roman goddess who was patroness of minor criminals. It was probably adopted as a name based on a mistaken belief that it is similar to the word for "green" ("vert or "verde") in romance languages, giving it connotations of green trees or springtime.

Laverne has 7 variant forms: Laverine, Lavern, Laverna, Laverrne, Leverne, Loverna and Verne.

For more information, see also the related name Verna.