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Valerie

Valerie (name) means a female given name from French [in turn from Latin]. Example: “Valerie, call on me / Come and see me / I'm the same boy I used to be”

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A female given name from French [in turn from Latin].
"Valerie, call on me / Come and see me / I'm the same boy I used to be" — Steve Winwood (1982)
"Cos since I've come home, well my body's been a mess And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you dress Won't you come on over stop making a fool out of me? Why won't you come on over Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Valerie?" — The Zutons (2006)
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slang The psychotropic drug 1V-LSD.
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Etymology

From French Valérie, from Latin Valeria. Doublet of Valeria.

Origin: Latin

Val Valeria Valeriya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Valerie” mean?

The word “Valerie” means a female given name from French [in turn from Latin].

What part of speech is “Valerie”?

Depending on how it is used, “Valerie” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Valerie” come from?

The word “Valerie” comes from Latin. From French Valérie, from Latin Valeria. Doublet of Valeria.

Is “Valerie” a common word?

“Valerie” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Valerie” have?

“Valerie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from French [in turn from Latin].

Is Valerie only used as a name, or does it have other meanings?

Valerie is primarily a female given name of French origin, ultimately derived from Latin. In slang usage, Valerie can also refer to the psychotropic drug 1V-LSD, a meaning entirely unrelated to the name.

Where does the name Valerie come from?

Valerie comes from French, which in turn traces back to Latin, making it part of a family of names sharing that Latin root.

Is the drug meaning of Valerie considered slang?

Yes, the use of Valerie to refer to the drug 1V-LSD is classified as slang and would not be understood or expected in standard or formal English contexts.

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