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Valery

VAL-uh-ree

Popularity

#787

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

8,559

Peak Year

#395 in 2006

First Recorded

1914

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Valery Gergiev

    Russian conductor and opera company director.

  • Valery Harper

    American actress, known for 'Rhoda'.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

StrongHealthyBraveResilient

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