Valerie
The name Valerie [ val-uh-ree ][1] is an almost all-girl given name. Valerie is a name that has been well-liked for many years due to its pleasing sound. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin language, where it comes from the word "valere," meaning "to be strong." This name has been adopted in different cultures and languages, including French, English, and German, and it has an interesting and varied history.[2] The name was taken from the French Valérie and from the Latin Valeria. The name is extremely popular in several countries and United States. This name was ranked #153 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3] There are many celebrities by the name, including Valerie Harper, Valerie Perrine and the feminist Valerie Solanas. There are a lot of songs named as "Valerie". This name is being used on List Four of Atlantic Hurricane Names List.
People[change | change source]
- Valerie Bertinelli, American actress
- Valerie Harper, American actress (1939-2019)
- Valerie Van Ost, British actress (1944-2019)
- Valerie Jarrett, American businesswoman and a former government official
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Definition of Valerie | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ↑ "Valerie name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
