Girl name
Valerie name meaning
“strong and vigorous”
Valerie is a feminine name meaning strong and vigorous, coming through the French form Valérie from Latin roots. Valérie continues the Latin name Valeria, which is related to valere, meaning to be strong or healthy. Valeria supplies the link between the French form and its Latin source.
What does Valerie mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Valerie
Valerie comes from French Valérie, continuing the Latin name Valeria. It is related to valere, ‘to be strong or healthy’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Valerie
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Valerie, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
- Renata: born again
- Davina: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
- Kornelia: associated with a horn
- Christie: follower of Christ
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Valerie Rebecca
Meaning of each word
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
- Rebecca: bond, one who binds
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Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
- Sisilia: blind; a form of Cecilia
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Valerie Naomi
Meaning of each word
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
- Naomi: my delight, pleasantness
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Meaning of each word
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
- Yuanita: God has been gracious
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How to pronounce Valerie
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮ꦳ꦭꦺꦫꦶꦲꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮗᮜᮨᮛᮤᮈ |
Is Valerie a girl’s name?
Yes, Valerie is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Valerie ranks #1,592 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Handayani♀Giving strength or encouragement
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Sandra♀Defender of humankind
- Sakti♂♀Powerful, possessing extraordinary powers
- Andayani♀Empowering, strengthening
- Gabriella♀God is the source of my strength
- Alexandra♀Defender of humankind
- Hotma♂♀Firm, constant, and steadfast
- Sudiro♂♀Very steadfast, courageous
- Valentina♀Strong and healthy
- Elda♀Warrior
Famous people named Valerie
- Valerie Thomas · b. 1999
- Valerie Kaliey · b. 1995
- Valerie Tifanka · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Valerie
What is the meaning of Valerie?
Valerie means strong and vigorous. Valerie comes from French Valérie, continuing the Latin name Valeria. It is related to valere, ‘to be strong or healthy’.
Is Valerie a girl’s name?
Yes, Valerie is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Valerie?
Valerie is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Valerie have?
Valerie has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Valerie?
Valerie ranks #1,592 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Valerie?
Some ideas: Valerie Renata Davina; Valerie Kornelia Christie; Valerie Rebecca.
Famous people named Valerie?
Notable people named Valerie include Valerie Thomas, Valerie Kaliey, Valerie Tifanka.
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