Valéry

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Valéry is derived from the Latin name Valerius, which means "strong, brave".
Pronunciation
VA-LEH-REE
Valéry is pronounced "va-lay-ree".
Popularity
Valéry is not a commonly used name around the world, which makes it a rare and special choice for parents looking for something unique.

cartoon of the name Valéry
Cartoon of Valéry

Valéry Name meanings & History

Valéry is derived from the Latin name Valerius, which means "strong, brave". Derived from the Old German elements walah "foreigner, Celt, Roman" and rih "ruler, king". It has been frequently confused with the name Valère. Saint Walaric (or Valery) was a 7th-century Frankish monk who founded an abbey near Leuconaus at the mouth of the Somme River. Valéry is typically used as a masculine name in French-speaking countries, but it can also be used as a unisex name in some cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Valéry: Variety Aquarius

Synonyms of Valéry:

V: Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility,Variety

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Argumentative

L: Legal,Liaison,Lazy,Lover,Lovely,Languid,Luscious

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Enliven

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Valéry is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people named Valéry include French writer Paul Valéry and French politician Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.

2.) VALÉRY (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Of Germanic origin, Valéry is from the Old German Walhrich, a compound name composed from the elements walh (foreign) and ric (ruler, power): hence, “foreign ruler.” The name was borne by a 7th-century saint who founded the abbey of Lencome. (VAH-LARE-EE)


Related Names to VALÉRY