Quick answer
Laverne is a boy/girl name meaning "alder".
Pronunciation: American English /lə.ˈvɜɹn/; British English /lə.ˈvɜːn/.
Meaning and history
From a French surname that was derived from a place name, ultimately from the Gaulish word vern "alder". It is sometimes associated with the Roman goddess Laverna or the Latin word vernus "of spring".
Notes and context
Usage: english