Verlaine Name meanings & History

Verlaine is a French surname-turned-first-name, originally derived from the Old French word "verlain," meaning "grove of alders." It is associated with the 19th-century French poet, Paul Verlaine. Likely given in honour of French poet Paul Verlaine (1844-1896). Usage in France is feminine. Verlaine is a unisex name, but it is predominantly used for girls. It is a good choice for parents who want a unique and poetic name for their daughter, with links to French culture and literature.

Zodiac Sign of Verlaine: Variety Aquarius

Synonyms of Verlaine:

V: Versatility,Variety,Vivacious,Vexing

E: Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

L: Lazy,Luscious,Languid,Legal,Lovely,Liaison,Lover

A: Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Aggressive

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

N: Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nagging,Neat,Nice,Nervous,Neurosis

Verlaine is:

• a Informal name
• a Modern name
• a Strong name

Famous People

The most well-known person with the name Verlaine is the French poet, Paul Verlaine (1844-1896), who was a prominent figure in the Symbolist and Decadent literary movements of the late 19th century. He is known for his collection of poems, "Les Fêtes Galantes," and his tumultuous relationship with fellow poet, Arthur Rimbaud.