- Meaning
- Faith
- Origin
- Slavic
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- Slavic, Nordic, English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Vera
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Russian and Slavic
- Verochka
What people expect from a Vera
Vera mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Vera: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Vera
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Faith".
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Bertrand & Mullainathan (2004)Questions about Vera
What does the name Vera mean?
Vera is a girl's name of Slavic origin meaning "Faith".
Is Vera a boy or girl name?
Vera is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Vera?
Vera is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in Slavic, Nordic, English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Vera?
Common nicknames for Vera are Verochka.
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