Valerie
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Valerie
Valerie derives from the Latin name Valerianus, which comes from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning "strong" or "valiant" from the Latin root *valere* (to be strong).
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Etymology
Valerie derives from the Latin name Valerianus, which comes from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning "strong" or "valiant" from the Latin root *valere* (to be strong). The name became widespread in Christian cultures through Saint Valerie, an early Christian martyr, and gained particular popularity in France and English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
Valerie currently ranks #127 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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