Laverne \l(a)-ver-ne, lav(e)-rne\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Laverne), is of Latin origin. Name of a classical goddess of minor criminals. It is similar-sounding to the romance languages' word for "green" ("vert" or "verde"), and has been mistakenly associated with green trees or springtime. Football player Laveranues Coles.
Laverne has 5 variant forms: Lavern, Levern, Leverne, Luvern and Luverne.