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Valerie
Long before Valerie caressed the world over from Amy Winehouse's melodic rendition, the feminine name held its own as a French variant of Valeria. Formed from the Latin word valere, which means "to be healthy" or "strong," Valerie bears a striking resemblance to the word valor. Indeed, strength and courage are the beating heart of Valerie—elements only improved by the 3rd-century martyr, St. Valerie. It is said her conviction was so strong that upon beheading, she carried her own head back to the bishop. Truly a powerful name to bestow upon any burgeoning leader or revolutionary mind.
French
Female
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Traits
- Elegant
- Graceful
- Sophisticated
- Compassionate
Compatibility
Valerie pairs well with classic and elegant names for siblings, providing a nice balance. As a middle name, it adds a touch of sophistication and charm. Culturally, Valerie fits well in French-inspired or romantic naming styles.
Elegant
Graceful
Sophisticated
Compassionate
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Valerie Harper
Actress
Born: August 22, 1939 · Suffern, New York, United States
Valerie Bertinelli
Actress
Born: April 23, 1960 · Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Similar Names
Austin
Great, Magnificent, Magestic
Ivan
God is gracious
Wick
Village
Yukio
Snow, Fortunate
Sterling
Little star
Prisca
Ancient
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Valérie French
- Валерия Russian
- Valeria Italian
- 瓦莱丽 Chinese
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Hebrew
- Georgian
Cultural Adaptations
- वैलरी (Valeri) Hindi
- ヴァレリー (Varerī) Japanese
- וָלֶרִי (Valeri) Hebrew
- ვალერი (Valeri) Georgian
Frequently Asked Questions about Valerie
- What does Valerie mean?
- Healthy, strong
- What is the origin of Valerie?
- Valerie has French origins.
- Is Valerie popular?
- Valerie has been viewed 102 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Valerie?
- Similar names include Austin, Ivan, Wick, Yukio, Sterling.
- How do you pronounce Valerie?
- Valerie is pronounced vah-luh-REE.
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