Question 1

What are nicknames for Valerie?

Accepted Answer

Val is a nickname for Valerie. Val keeps the opening of Valerie in a shorter written form.

Question 2

What does the name Valerie mean?

Accepted Answer

Valerie is a name of Latin origin: "strong, healthy," from valere, by way of the Roman Valeria and the French Valerie; a mid-century American favorite with a soft sound over a sturdy meaning. The accent dropped away; the French polish stayed. See the full Valerie page for its popularity history.