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Vera

Girl name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Vera: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2016.

Vera has rich roots, most directly from the Latin *verus* meaning “true,” while it also serves as a Russian name meaning “faith” (from the Greek *pistis*). Among its most beloved bearers is Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces’ Sweetheart whose wartime songs lifted spirits across Britain, alongside the pioneering feminist writer Vera Brittain and fashion icon Vera Wang. While no major place is named after a Vera, the name’s sincerity has kept it quietly popular for generations. A charming variant is the Scottish form Veraid, though the classic spelling remains the most recognised.