Valerie

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Valerie means "strong, healthy" or "brave" in Latin.
Pronunciation
The name Valerie is pronounced VAH-lə-ree.
VA-lə-ree(German)
VAL-ə-ree(English)
Popularity
The name Valerie has been in use in the United States since the early 1900s and has been a relatively popular choice for baby girls. In recent years, the name has become less common, but it still retains a certain timeless charm. According to recent data from the Social Security Administration, Valerie is currently the 550th most popular baby girl's name in the United States.

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Valerie Name meanings & History

The name Valerie is of Latin origin. The name Valerie means "strong, healthy" or "brave" in Latin. English and German form of Valeria, as well as a Czech variant of Valérie. The name Valerie is used as a feminine given name, typically given to baby girls. It is used in several different languages, making it a versatile choice for parents looking for a name with global appeal.

Zodiac Sign of Valerie: Variety Aquarius

Synonyms of Valerie:

V: Vexing,Versatility,Vivacious,Variety

A: Ambitious,Action,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative

L: Liaison,Languid,Lover,Legal,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely

E: Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Valerie is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Valerie include Valerie Harper (American actress), Valerie Bertinelli (American actress), and Valerie Plame (former CIA agent).

2.) Valerie (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Healthy

Other Forms: Valarie, Valary, Valery


3.) Valerie (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) strong.

Other Forms: Vairy, Valaree, Vale, Valeree, Valeri, Valeria, Valérie, Valerye, Valka, Valleree, Valleri, VallerieVairy, Valaree, Vale, Valeree, Valeri, Valeria, Valérie, Valerye, Valka, Valleree, Valleri, Vallerie,Vallirie, Valry, Valya, Velerie, Waleria


4.) VALERIE (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Valerie is from the Latin Valerius, an old Roman family name derived from valere (to be strong, healthy). Var: Valarie. Short: Val. (VAL-EH-REE)


5.) Valerie (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) robust

Other Forms: Val, Valarie, Valery, Vallie


6.) VALERIE (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Valerie is from the Latin Valerius, an old Roman family name derived from valere (to be strong, healthy). (VAL-EH-REE)


7.) VALERIE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Imported from France in the 19th century, Valerie is from the Latin Valerius, an old Roman family name derived from valere (to be strong, healthy). Var: Valeria. Short: Val. (VAL-EH-REE)


8.) VALERIE (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Valerie is from the Latin Valerius, an old Roman family name derived from valere (to be strong, healthy). (VAH-LAY-REE)


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