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Valérie is the French feminine form of the Latin name Valeria, derived from the Roman family name Valerius, which comes from the Latin root valere, meaning to be strong or to be healthy. The Valerii were one of the oldest and most distinguished patrician clans of ancient Rome, and Saint Valeria of Milan, venerated as an early Christian martyr, helped spread the name through medieval Europe. The name enjoyed particular popularity in France and French-speaking regions during the twentieth century. Related forms include Valeria in Italian, Spanish, and Romanian, Valerie in English, and the masculine equivalents Valerio and Valerian.