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Vernalee

Female

« Vernalee is an uncommon American female given name coined by author Charlotte Armstrong for her 1942 novel, with no universally accepted meaning but sometimes interpreted as 'from the green meadow'. »

#36735 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Vernalee is a unique and uncommon female given name of American origin. It is believed to have been coined by author Charlotte Armstrong for her character Vernalee McDade in her 1942 novel "The Unloved House." The name has gained some popularity since then, though it remains relatively rare. There is no specific meaning attributed to the name Vernalee. As it was created by an author, its meaning may have been determined by the character's personality or storyline. However, some people interpret Vernalee as a blend of "Verne" (a shortening of Vernon) and "Lee," resulting in a possible meaning related to "from the green meadow." But this interpretation is not universally accepted. There are no notable historical figures with the name Vernalee. Its usage has been mostly concentrated in the United States, particularly during the mid-20th century when Armstrong's novel was popular. In terms of popularity, Vernalee has never made it into the Social Security Administration's list of top baby names in the U.S., which tracks names given to at least five babies in a year. However, it is still used occasionally, with a small number of people bearing this unique name. Overall, Vernalee is an uncommon female given name of American origin created by author Charlotte Armstrong for her novel "The Unloved House." While there is no definitive meaning attributed to the name, some people interpret it as a blend of "Verne" and "Lee," relating to "from the green meadow." Its usage has been mostly concentrated in the U.S., particularly during the mid-20th century.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Vernalee since 1880

Total births
40
Total since 1880
Peak year
1928
9 births
in 1946
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years