Valerie (meaning and origin)

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Valerie

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Meaning and origin
Valerie is a French girl name. The meaning of the name is `Strength, Valor`.

Where is it used?
The name Valerie is mainly used in English.

It is an abbreviated form of
Valentine, used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Valarie (In English)
Valary (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Val

For the opposite sex use:
In Ancient Roman: Valerius (M)

See also
In Serbian and in Croatian: Valerija
In Russian: Valeriya
In Italian, Spanish and in Portuguese: Valerio
In Italian, Spanish and in Ancient Roman: Valeria
In French: Val�rie
In French: Valere

What Valerie`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Valerie:
It is a glorious name
The worst thing about the name:
when it is pronounce wrong
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
It would be sad I have had it for 48 years
Extra information:
I am thankful that God gave my Mom that name it awesome
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Not many people have my name which means no confusion
The worst thing about the name:
People usually spell it like valory!!!!!when it is so wrong
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I dont know wat i would do its such a uniqe name
Extra information:
I love my name no matter what anybody says
The best thing about the name Valerie:
There are various unique ways to spell it.
The worst thing about the name:
When it is pronounced Valeria, like Malaria.
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Maybe Eva Tate.
Extra information:
I live in a small town and I am the only one named Valerie!
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Ints internationaly aristocratic and royal
The worst thing about the name:
Short version Val, but also could be Varya
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Dea
Extra information:
V like Victory is amazing idea
The best thing about the name Valerie:
its a beautiful name.
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Valerie....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
its very unique!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
it'ld be jedidiah.
Extra information:
valerie's are preety & clever.
The best thing about the name Valerie:
My name is spelled Valree I love it because it is totally different from all the others! Can't find this spelling any where!
The worst thing about the name:
People ALWAYS spell and pronounce mine wrong. Its only has 2 syllables
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I think I would want it to be Memory Alexis
Extra information:
Nope
The best thing about the name Valerie:
We were spiritually named,awesome
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I would be Regan if a boy
Extra information:
No. Thank you so much!
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It means Strong and Worthy
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
God would have given me another name.
Extra information:
Thank You God and Thank's to my Mom.
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's uniqueness and it's meaning. And the fact that it is 'MY' name.
The worst thing about the name:
Getting called Salary or Gallery.. gggrrrhhhhh..:-(
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
...I would not have visited this site :-)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's my name! No just kiding! It's cute!
The worst thing about the name:
When you go in Mexico and they call you Baleria --'
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Vicky I think...
Extra information:
My surname isn't Val! It's Valou! xD
The best thing about the name Valerie:
That only pretty people are named it and its UNIQUE
The worst thing about the name:
being called battery or valeria or val
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
if my name wasnt valerie it would be jaysalee :)
Extra information:
Valerie's tend to be funny like me and spanish like me lol :)
The best thing about the name Valerie:
you can have so many nick names
The worst thing about the name:
they misspell it
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
it would be really uncool
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
There are no valerie where i am so am unique
The worst thing about the name:
Wrong use of prouncation
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Nothing else will do
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
There are no valerie where i am so am unique
The worst thing about the name:
Wrong use of prouncation
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Nothing else will do
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
There are no valerie where i am so am unique
The worst thing about the name:
Wrong use of prouncation
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Nothing else will do
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's unique...
The worst thing about the name:
People tend to mispell my name
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Let it be valery
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Its unique. I dont hear it very often.
The worst thing about the name:
Cant ever find a personalized Magnet except in the wierest places.
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I'd probobly plain. Me Gusta mi nombre.
Extra information:
I hate when people mispell it. Its Val-er-ie HOW HARD IS THAT?!
The best thing about the name Valerie:
cos it isnt easy to come by,its so unique and people find hard to forget
The worst thing about the name:
people find hard 2 pronounce and spell it right
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
i cnt even imagine it
Extra information:
Thanks MOM for such a wondaful name
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's not too short, not too long.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
idk
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
i love being named valerie its cute(:
The worst thing about the name:
ppl always spell it wrong
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
i would go by my middle name...snow(:
Extra information:
ppl normally call u val it gets annoyin sometimes
The best thing about the name Valerie:
it is the meaning of me
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
i wouldn't change my name.
Extra information:
parents really need to give there children a fitting name
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's a blessed name,so cute &sophisticated.i really love dat name.
The worst thing about the name:
Absolutely nothing
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I Can't even imagine it.God has a reason y Is my name is valerie
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Not many other people have it :D
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing :)
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I'd be named Zoey???
Extra information:
Idk :) have a nice day!!!
The best thing about the name Valerie:
i love it..nice...its cutee and unique
The worst thing about the name:
my teacher last time pronounced my name BALARIE..
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
no...maybe i will not be like this..
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It sounds exotic and romantic, with a strong meaning
The worst thing about the name:
Many people first pronounce it as Balerie
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
maybe I will be Philadephia
Extra information:
nope!
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's unique
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Val, and my name is spelled wrong all the time
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Not sure
Extra information:
It's uncommon but original...not too many of us around.
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Its very sophisticated
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Never thought of it
Extra information:
The name Valerie is very special. It's in a class by itself. It's a name that once people meet us, they will never forget us. I love my name.
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Its french. Duh!
The worst thing about the name:
There is no worst thing.
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I would go suicide, or legally change my name.
Extra information:
yea. Everybody calls me val.
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's cute and unique! I always did love it!
The worst thing about the name:
They pronounce it wrong, often Balerie. ( i hate it!)
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
i would be devastated
Extra information:
nope!
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's beautiful, classy, and unique. I also like Val, which is short and sweet.
The worst thing about the name:
I suppose it's unfair how the name Valerie makes all other names pale in comparison. ;)
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Stephanie, but I much prefer Valerie, so it's all good!
Extra information:
I really like the meaning of Valerie (strength). People often tell me that my name suits me well. I absolutely love my name.
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Pretty but sophisticated
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing duh
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Who knows
Extra information:
People automaticly call you Val as a nickname
The best thing about the name Valerie:
nothing
The worst thing about the name:
my name sucks
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
my name is a piece off frickin crap
Extra information:
ya again i hate it
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Nothinq
The worst thing about the name:
Uqly name
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Idk
Extra information:
Nopee
The best thing about the name Valerie:
emmm....
The worst thing about the name:
its to posh! ots doesnt resemble anything
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
i would be over the moon
Extra information:
it sucks, dont name ur child valerie!!
The best thing about the name Valerie:
its cute
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
iwould b sad
Extra information:
im a cute val
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's unusual, sophisticated and still fits when your older.
The worst thing about the name:
miss-spellings (valery, Valarie etc.)
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Something else old fashioned (My sister's name is Audrey)
Extra information:
you WILL get called Val 99% of the time. The only people that call me by my full name are my grandparents
The best thing about the name Valerie:
its not to long but not short and dumb and its uniquue
The worst thing about the name:
people speel it wrong one time someone spelled valerie valire ???
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
i wouldnt change it but if not it would be autum my fav season
Extra information:
all valeries are unique and different like sarah is the popular name i know
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's pretty and not too common.
The worst thing about the name:
People shorten it to Val and often spell it incorrectly
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
i would be Elizabeth - both regal names.
Extra information:
Like others I couldn't pronounce it when a little girl and called myself Walwie
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It is an elegant and sophisticated, yet alluringly sweet name.
The worst thing about the name:
Almost everyone spells it wrong.
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I would change it to Valerie.
Extra information:
Surprised that this beautiful name is not more popular...
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It sounds like a new disney princess
The worst thing about the name:
when people forget your name they call you vanessa
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
I wouldn't live
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's a beautiful name and very elegant. And you can have a great nickname too.
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it wrong all the time.
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
Not happening
Extra information:
Val is a good way to shorten it.
The best thing about the name Valerie:
It's such a pretty name. And it may not be too common, but it is unique.
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Valerie....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Its unique and a very strong, bold but yet elegan name
The worst thing about the name:
The other spellings. People often spell it incorrectly
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Not a lot of people share the same name. very professional name as you grow up and can be shortened to Val for more informal use
The worst thing about the name:
the other spellings, I think that Valerie is the best spelling of the name
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
it wouldn't be as cool
Extra information:
When I was young my little brothers called me Wowie, to this day they still write Wowie on birthday and christmas presents.
The best thing about the name Valerie:
it has a powerful meaning
The worst thing about the name:
well my twins name is mallory and thay get us mixed up
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
nope
Extra information:
i love my name
The best thing about the name Valerie:
There are not to many Valerie's where i am
The worst thing about the name:
It was hard to say when i was a little girl
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
Not common
The worst thing about the name:
Often called Victoria or Vanessa, because when people don't remember my name, they instantly think of another V name.
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:
When I was little (like 3) i couldn't pronounce my name, so I called myself Wowie. My mom always had to tell people my name so they didn't think my name was really wowie.
Extra information:
Spanish people looove to tell me my name is Valeria in Spanish, so I usually use that name in mexican resurants, they can say it easier. :)
The best thing about the name Valerie:
I dont know to mant ppl named Valerie
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Valerie....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Valerie:
it just sounds so darn cute
The worst thing about the name:
when i was 5 i had friends calling the house who could not pronounce my name. they would say is battery there
If my name wasn`t Valerie....:

Extra information:

More `Valerie` links
Valerie as abbreviation
Actors named Valerie
Valerie in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Valerie

Valerie appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 144. The name reached the top-100 3 times. 1960 was a `top year` for the name Valerie. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #65. The last time Valerie appeared among the most common names was in 1890. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	144
2006	127
2005	167
2004	180
2003	171
2002	156
2001	165
2000	166
1999	159
1998	148
1997	142
1996	154
1995	149
1994	159
1993	144
1992	136
1991	135
1990	129
1980	85
1970	97
1960	65
1950	115
1940	214
1930	452
1920	546
1910	637
1900	831
1890	822
1880	---