Valerie name meaning

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin

Usage: English, German, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: val-err-ee

Meaning: To be Strong, Valiant and Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex

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What does Valerie mean?
Variations of Valerie
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Middle Names for Valerie
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Famous People Named Valerie
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What does Valerie mean?

Valerie means To be Strong, Valiant or Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex came from Latin mostly used in Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, English, French and German is in general used for both genders.

Valerie is version of timeless and pleasing Valeria. Valeria is an effeminate form of Valerius. Widespread and Evergreen Valeria has its origin in Latin, Valeria means "The Healthy and The Word Valere Which is of the Meaning Be Healthy Be Strong".

Valerie is effeminate version of Valerius. Valerius is version of Valerian. Valerius's meaning is To Be Healthy, to Be Strong, Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex and The Healthy is originated from Latin.

How do I pronounce Valerie?

val-err-ee is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Valerie. v(a)-le-rie is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Valerie

Valerius, Waleska, Valeria, Valeska, Valaree, Valleri, Valeri, Valerian, Władysława

Nicknames for Valerie

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Names that rhyme with Valerie

How popular is the name Valerie?

Valerie was a very popular name in United States. Over 260086 babies have been named Valerie since 1884. When at its peak in 1959, 7308 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 60th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 188 years but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 100 baby names 36 times Valerie was a common name in Ireland.

Over 3298 babies have been named Valerie since 1964. When at its peak in 1968,. However after 54 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Valerie used to be a common name in Netherlands, first appeared in 2015 and over 449 babies have been given the name in 5 years.

When at its peak in 2015,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 5 years.

Valerie is a familiar baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 131 on girl names chart when 91 babies were given the name Valerie. Over 636 babies in Belgium have been named Valerie.

Also, during its short run of just 2 years in New South Wales, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1952, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 82 on girl names chart when 89 babies were given the name Valerie.

Over 161 people have been named Valerie in New South Wales. Also, during its short run of just 4 years in Western Australia, it had made it to the top 100 names.

In 1939, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 6 on girl names chart when 87 babies were given the name Valerie. Over 296 people have been named Valerie in Western Australia.

Valerie is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 831 on girl names chart when 43 babies were named Valerie.

Over 510 babies in England and Wales have been named Valerie. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 159 on girl names chart when 48 babies were named Valerie.

Over 571 people have been named Valerie in Switzerland.

Valerie is an uncommon baby name in France, its highest ever rank is 1087 (1967) in its 13 years run on France naming chart.

Valerie is a rare baby name in New South Wales, chances of it being still in use are very slim. Over 161 people have been named Valerie in New South Wales.

However things change on global perspective, Valerie is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 500 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Canada, Congo, DR Congo, South Africa, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Benin, Chad, Rwanda, Wales, Scotland, Ghana, Czech Republic, Philippines, Australia and Haiti.

At least, 1220000 people globally have carried Valerie as their given name according to our evaluation.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			156	1794
2017			167	1814
2016			160	1949
2015			171	1877
2014			176	1878

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Valerie in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	10	27	2931	1711
	0	0	0	202

Numerological analysis of Valerie

Make sure you invest your energy, time and love in the right place. Otherwise, you risk ending up disappointed and alone. You have the heart of a warrior. When it comes to relationships, you hate monogamy and easily fall in and out of love. It takes a long time for someone to gain a special place in your heart. To have number 7 as your personality number means you are calm by nature and have a peaceful attitude about everything.

Looking for a name like Valerie? Please go through the following names

Vivian - The prevailing and evergreen unisex name Vivian has origin in Latin and Etrusk, Vivian means "Alive or Lively" is used dominantly in English and Danish
Senorina - Meaning of Senorina is Aged has origin in Latin is used for baby girls
Rosalinda - Trendy Rosalinda came from Old High German and Latin languages bestowed upon both sexes and is used mainly in German, Dutch and Gujarati, meaning of Rosalinda is "Lime or Beautiful Rose"
Fiorencia - Of Latin origin, Fiorencia means "Flourishing"
Desiree - Well-Known unisex name Desiree is used especially in English, German and Norwegian and originated from French and Latin, Desiree means "Longed for, Much Desired or The Longed-For"

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Middle names for Valerie

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Famous people named Valerie

Valerie Anand, British author of historical fiction
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Valerie Eliot, second wife and later widow of the Nobel prize-winning poet
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Valerie Bloom, Jamaican-born poet and a novelist based in the UK
Valerie Howarth, Baroness Howarth of Breckland, British politician and a member of the House of Lords
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Valerie Yule, researcher in literacy and imagination, clinical child psychologist, academic, school psychologist and teacher
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Valerie Amos, Baroness Amos, British politician and diplomat
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Valerie Singleton, English television and radio presenter best known as a presenter of the popular children's series 'Blue Peter'

Valerie Plame, writer, spy novelist
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Valerie Davey, former Labour Member of Parliament for Bristol West
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Valerie Brisco-Hooks, won three gold medals as an Olympic track and field athlete at the 1984 Olympics at Los Angeles
Valerie Martin, American novelist and short story writer
Valerie Chow, former Hong Kong actress
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Valerie Curtin, American actress and screenwriter
Valerie Leon, English actress
Valerie Huttle, Democrat
Valerie Adams, sportsperson

Valerie Cruz, American actress
Valerie Carter, American R&B, Rock and Pop singer-songwriter
Valerie Mahaffey, American TV actress and producer
Valerie Fleming, American bobsledder who has competed since 2003
Valerie Holmes, 1969 winner of the Miss International beauty pageant
Valerie Sherrard, Canadian author of books for children and young adults including the novels 'The Glory Wind'
Valerie Van Ost, English actress
Valerie Landsburg, American actress, television and film director
Valerie Ambrose, from 1975 western flick Sally Fieldgood & Co, who characterized Cristal.
Valerie Armstrong played critical role of Lois in 2006 drama movie Ian Blackwell.
Valerie Bertagnini, from 2015 animation and family film Regue Chicken, who portrayed the Alicia Dangond.

In 1930 action and comedy film, Er oder ich, Valerie Boothby portrayed Yvette Baradow - Dame auf Reisen.
Valerie Carton played crucial role of Marie in 1949 flick Trapped by the Terror.
Valerie Croft, from 1966 musical flick Stop the World: I Want to Get Off, who portrayed Jane.
In 1999, Valerie Edmond characterized the role of Sarah in drama, romance flick One More Kiss.
In 1999, Valerie Gogan played the role of Charlotte in drama, romance movie One More Kiss.
In 1988 comedy, horror film, Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers, Valerie Hartman characterized Ally.
Valerie Hawkins characterized central role of Karen Richardson in 1966 horror, sci-fi movie Sting of Death.
In 1927 movie, Durchlaucht Radieschen, Valerie Jones played Natalie von Isenix.

Valerie Jorgensen, from 1998 comedy and crime movie Of Urban Myths and Other Stories, who portrayed Gloria.
Valerie Meynadier, from 1995 flick Revivre, who played Gina.
In 2017 comedy, drama film, It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care Anyway, Valerie Planche characterized Elizabeth Stone.
Valerie Red-Horse played leading role of Vickie Lewis Bighawk in 1998 drama flick Naturally Native.
Valerie Starrett portrayed the central character of Laurie in 1969 action, drama film Run, Angel, Run!.

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