Popularity and Meaning of Valerie

The girl’s name Valerie did not appear on the list of England’s most popular girl’s names of 2013. Although not one of the most popular names, Valerie comes from Valerius which was an ancient Roman clan name. The meaning of Valerie is strong or valiant.

Famous People with the Name

There are many famous women who share the name Valerie. One such woman is English actress Valerie Leon who has appeared in numerous television shows like The Avengers and Space 1999, as well as in movies including the Carry On series and No Sex Please, We’re British. Another successful woman who shares the name Valerie is Valerie Harper, an American actress who is well known for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show during the 1970s. Besides these two actresses, many other famous women share the name Valerie including American radical feminist author Valerie Solanas who is best known for her SCUM Manifesto. Valerie is also the name of songs performed by Steve Winwood, the English indie rock band The Zutons, and a band called Joy. Even though the popularity of Valerie is not currently high, it has a long, successful history with the Valerie name shared by many individuals, movies, and songs.

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