Valerie

Valerie is a 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 saints, including a legendary first-century martyr venerated in France, which helped spread its use throughout medieval Europe. It gained broad popularity in the English-speaking world during the twentieth century. Related forms include Valeria, the masculine Valerio and Valerian, and the shortened variant Val.