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Vernon

Meaning alder tree, derived from the Gaulish word for alder.

Meaning and origin

Vernon originated as a Norman surname derived from a French place name, which itself comes from the Gaulish word wernā meaning alder.

How to pronounce Vernon

English (US)VUR-nun

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