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Valérie is the French feminine form of the Latin name Valeria, derived from the Roman family name Valerius, itself rooted in the Latin verb valere, meaning to be strong or to be healthy. The name was borne by several early Christian martyrs, which helped establish its use across medieval Europe. It gained particular popularity in France and other francophone regions during the twentieth century. Related forms include Valeria in Italian, Spanish, and Latin, Valery in English, and the masculine Valère and Valerio.