Find out how popular the first name Verlin has been for the last 42 years (from 1974 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Verlin by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Verlin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Verlin.

The history of the first name Verlin

The name Verlin is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "vær" meaning "wary" or "cautious," and "lind" meaning "linden tree" or "lime tree."

One of the earliest known references to the name Verlin can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals that documented the history of the Anglo-Saxons. The name appears in an entry dated around the year 732 AD, referring to a person named Verlin who was a prominent landowner in the region of Mercia, which was one of the principal Anglo-Saxon kingdoms at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Verlin was relatively uncommon, but it continued to be used sporadically throughout various parts of England. One notable figure who bore this name was Verlin of Exeter, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 12th century and was known for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy.

In the 16th century, there is a record of a Verlin Woodhouse, born in 1542, who was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of York. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the construction of a hospital and a school in the city.

Another historical figure with the name Verlin was Verlin Browne, born in 1678, who was a prominent English lawyer and judge. He served as a member of the House of Commons and later became a judge on the Court of King's Bench, playing an influential role in the legal system of his time.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Verlin Greenwood, born in 1825, was a celebrated botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of plants and published several books on the flora of various regions in Britain.

While the name Verlin has largely fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English names, carrying with it a historical legacy that spans several centuries and reflects the cultural influences of the Anglo-Saxon period and the Middle Ages.

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