VALERIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "strong, vigorous"

Popularity in 2008: #73

This original form of the name, used by early Christians, is now more popular than the Franco-American Valerie.

Nicknames & Variations:
Valeriana, Valerya

Valeria is being discussed in our message boards:

• Spanish/Latin name?
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• Just for Fun, What combos can you come up with?
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Read Nameberry blog posts about Valeria:

• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• BABY GIRL NAMES FROM ANCIENT ROME