Elaborated form of Verna, from Latin 'vernus' meaning 'of spring' or 'springtime.'
Vernease is an elaborated form of Verna, from Latin vernus, meaning of spring or springtime. That root gives the name a seasonal freshness and a sense of new growth. It feels like a vintage-modern blend. Vernease has the softness of floral and spring names, but the extra ornamentation makes it stand out as a distinctive elaboration rather than a simple derivative.