Valerie Eldred
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Valerie Eldred is a name that combines French origins. The first name Valerie is a feminine given name of French origin. Valerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name). Valéry or Valery is a masculine given name in parts of Europe (particularly in France and Russia), as well as a common surname in Francophone countries. Another, much rarer, French masculine form of the name is Valère. Both feminine and masculine forms of Valerie have derivatives in many European languages and are especially common in Russian and other Eastern European languages. The masculine form is not always a cognate of the feminine; it can have a distinct etymology. The surname Eldred: Arthur Rose Eldred (1895–1951), American businessman and the first Eagle Scout Brad Eldred (born 1980), American baseball player Brick Eldred (1892–1976), American baseball player Cal Eldred (born 1967), American baseball player Dale Eldred (1933–1993), American sculptor Eric Eldred (born 1943), American businessman and plaintiff in the 2003 court case, Eldred v. Ashcroft Foss O. Valerie is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 231K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Valerie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Valerie
French
Valerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name). Valéry or Valery is a masculine given name in parts of Europe (particularly in France and Russia), as well as a common surname in Francophone countries. Another, much rarer, French masculine form of the name is Valère. Both feminine and masculine forms of Valerie have derivatives in many European languages and are especially common in Russian and other Eastern European languages. The masculine form is not always a cognate of the feminine; it can have a distinct etymology.
Surname: Eldred
English
Arthur Rose Eldred (1895–1951), American businessman and the first Eagle Scout Brad Eldred (born 1980), American baseball player Brick Eldred (1892–1976), American baseball player Cal Eldred (born 1967), American baseball player Dale Eldred (1933–1993), American sculptor Eric Eldred (born 1943), American businessman and plaintiff in the 2003 court case, Eldred v. Ashcroft Foss O.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Valerie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Valerie by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Valerie Eldred
- Lisa Kudrow (film actor, 1963)
- Valerie Solanas (feminist, 1936)
- June Carter Cash (country musician, 1929)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Valerie Eldred:
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Valerie?
- The first name Valerie originates from French. Valerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name). Valéry or Valery is a masculine given name in parts of Europe (particularly in France and Russia), as well as a common surname in Francophone countries. Another, much rarer, French masculine form of the name is Valère. Both feminine and masculine forms of Valerie have derivatives in many European languages and are especially common in Russian and other Eastern European languages. The masculine form is not always a cognate of the feminine; it can have a distinct etymology.
- When was Valerie most popular?
- The name Valerie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Eldred?
- The surname Eldred originates from English. Arthur Rose Eldred (1895–1951), American businessman and the first Eagle Scout Brad Eldred (born 1980), American baseball player Brick Eldred (1892–1976), American baseball player Cal Eldred (born 1967), American baseball player Dale Eldred (1933–1993), American sculptor Eric Eldred (born 1943), American businessman and plaintiff in the 2003 court case, Eldred v. Ashcroft Foss O.
- What are the origins of the name Valerie Eldred?
- The name Valerie Eldred combines two different traditions: the first name Valerie has French roots, while the surname Eldred originates from English.