VALERIE

Pronunciation: The name Valerie is commonly pronounced as “VAL‑ə‑ree” in English and “va‑luh‑REE” in French.
Popularity: It enjoyed peak popularity in the mid‑20th century, especially in the US, often ranking in the Top 100 during the 1950s–1970s; today, it remains well-known though less common.
Associated Color: Royal purple

Historical Figures

• Saint Valerie of Limoges – A legendary Christian martyr and cephalophore, venerated in medieval France and associated with the Way of Saint James pilgrimage

Famous People

• Valerie Bertinelli (born 1960) – American actress and television personality, known for One Day at a Time and Hot in Cleveland.
• Valerie Jarrett (born 1956) – American businesswoman and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama.
• Valerie Harper (1939–2019) – American actress best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff Rhoda.

Fictional Characters

• Valerie Brown – Member of Josie and the Pussycats in the animated series, noted for her cool, poised character
• Valerie “V” – The female protagonist in Cyberpunk 2077, often simply known as V or Val, widely popular in gaming culture.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Val, Vee, Vera, Lerie
Variations and Alternates: Valérie (French), Valeria (Italian/Spanish), Valery/Valéry (masculine forms), Valarie, Valeri