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Valerie

Girl · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Strong, brave
Pronunciation
VAL-uh-ree
Origin
Latin

Feminine of Valerius, from Latin 'valere' meaning to be strong.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, French, English

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • ValériaFrench / Portuguese

    Romance-language form with an accent.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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