Valerie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Valerie Name at a Glance

Name	Valerie
Meaning	Brave.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Valerie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Valerie means “Brave”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Valerie Name Origin

Our database records Valerie under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Valerie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Valerie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Valerie

When considering Valerie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.