Val
val
Popularity
#15072
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Latin
Total Births
7,383
Peak Year
#253 in 1956
First Recorded
1882
Style
Strong & Bold, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Short form of Valentine or Valerie, meaning 'strength' or 'health'. Can also be associated with the Latin 'valeo,' meaning 'to be strong.'
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Val Kilmer
American actor, known for Top Gun.
Val McDermid
Scottish crime writer, best-selling author.
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