Valerie
Meaning of Valerie
The name Valerie is a beautiful and timeless choice for baby girls, with a rich history and enduring popularity. Originating from the Latin name Valeria, which means "strong" or "valiant," Valerie has been embraced by many cultures over the centuries. In English, it is pronounced as VAL-uh-ree (/ˈvæləri/), while in French, it is pronounced va-luh-REE (/va.lɛ.ʁi/). The name has maintained a steady presence in the United States for over a century, consistently ranking within the top 200 names since the 1950s. It saw peak popularity in the 1980s when it frequently appeared among the top 100 names for baby girls. Valerie evokes qualities of strength and resilience, making it an inspiring choice for parents seeking a name with both historical significance and modern appeal.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as va-luh-REE (/va.lɛ.ʁi/)
English
- Pronunced as VAL-uh-ree (/ˈvæləri/)
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Notable People Named Valerie
| Valerie Elise Plame is an American writer, spy novelist, and former CIA officer who gained notoriety during the 2003 CIA leak scandal. |
| Dame Valerie Kasanita Adams is a retired New Zealand shot putter with an impressive record of championships and records in her career. |
| Valerie Kathryn Harper was an American actress known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff Rhoda. |
| Valerie Ann Amos, Baroness Amos, is a prominent British Labour Party politician and diplomat who has held various high-ranking positions, including serving as the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. |
| Valerie Muriel Rodway was a Guyanese composer known for her cultural and patriotic songs, inspired by Guyana's independence, and best known for setting music to accompany national poetry. |
| Valerie June, an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Memphis, Tennessee, is known for her unique blend of folk, blues, gospel, soul, country, Appalachian, and bluegrass music. |
| Valerie Anne Bertinelli is an American actress known for her roles in One Day at a Time, Touched by an Angel, and Hot in Cleveland, and she has won two Golden Globe Awards for her work. |
| Valerie Thomas - Valerie L. Thomas is an American data scientist and inventor known for creating the illusion transmitter and contributing to digital media formats used in NASA's Landsat program. |
| Valerie Ritchie Perrine is an American actress known for her award-winning role in the 1974 film Lenny and appearances in Superman (1978), The Electric Horseman (1979), and Superman II (1980). |
| Valerie Ann Brisco-Hooks is a trailblazing Olympian who made history by winning three gold medals in track and field at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California. |
| Valerie Bradford is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party who represents the riding of Kitchener South—Hespeler in the House of Commons of Canada. |
| Valerie Le Zimring-Schneiderman is a former Olympic rhythmic gymnast who represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics, finishing 11th in the individual all-around. |
| Valerie Higgins is an American professional basketball player who was drafted by the New York Liberty in the 2021 WNBA draft. |
| Valérie Pécresse is a prominent French politician and the current President of the Regional Council of Île-de-France, known for her previous ministerial roles and representation in the National Assembly. |
| Valérie Plante is the current mayor of Montreal and leader of the Projet Montréal party, having been elected to the Montreal City Council in 2013. |
