Virna is a modern Italian name made familiar by Italian actress Virna Lisi. Its exact origin is uncertain, though it is sometimes linked by sound to Verna, associated with spring. Virna feels sleek, rare, and strongly Italian.
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Root name
The root form of Virna is
Virna — meaning Spring-like or uncertain origin.
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Modern usage
Virna remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Virna?
1965peak year
Today, Virna has effectively disappeared from U.S. birth records. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1965, 38 babies were given the name (ranked #1885 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1960s. In all, around 194 babies have been registered as Virna since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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