Valerie
Valerie is a Christian girl name of Latin, via French origin, meaning “Strong, healthy”.
| Meaning | Strong, healthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via French |
| Pronunciation | VAL-uh-ree |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, France, United Kingdom, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Valerie
Valerie is the French form of the Latin Valeria, feminine of the Roman family name Valerius, from valere, 'to be strong'. The Valerii were one of ancient Rome's leading families. Saint Valeria of Milan is an early martyr of the name. Valerie became popular in English-speaking countries in the mid-twentieth century.
Is Valerie a Christian name?
Valerie descends from a Roman family name and honours early Christian saints called Valeria.
How popular is Valerie?
Familiar in English and French; Valeria is the more popular form today.
Gifts with the name Valerie
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Spellings and variants of Valerie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valerie mean?
Valerie means 'Strong, healthy'. It is of Latin, via French origin.
Is Valerie a Christian name?
Valerie descends from a Roman family name and honours early Christian saints called Valeria.
How do you pronounce Valerie?
Valerie is pronounced VAL-uh-ree.
Is Valerie a boy or girl name?
Valerie is usually a girl name.