What is the origin of the name Valerie?

Valerie is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Valerie?

Valerie is currently ranked #147 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Valerie?

Valerie is pronounced VAL-uh-ree.

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Valerie

VAL-uh-ree

Popularity

#147

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

271,690

Peak Year

#7,320 in 1959

First Recorded

1884

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Strong, healthy. From the Latin *valere* meaning 'to be strong'.

Nickname Watch

Val Vally

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Valerie Bertinelli
American actress
Valerie Jarrett
American businesswoman and former government official

Nicknames

Val Vally

Similar Names

Veronica Victoria Vivian Olivia

Personality Traits

ConfidentCharmingElegantIntelligent

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