Valery

Latin

"strength, health"

Valery Origin and Meaning

The name Valery is a boy's name of Russian origin.

Valery is a masculine name with Latin and Slavic roots, derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' While Valery is predominantly used for boys in Eastern European countries, particularly Russia, it's often seen as a feminine name in Western contexts, creating an interesting cross-cultural dimension. The masculine usage of Valery has a distinguished history, with notable bearers including Russian composer Valery Gergiev and poet Valery Bryusov. The name has a refined, artistic quality with its flowing sounds and cultural associations. Though uncommon for males in English-speaking countries, it carries a sophisticated European flair that sets it apart from more common choices. Valery combines strength in meaning with elegance in sound.

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Famous People Named Valery

• Valery Abisalovich Gergiev Russian conductor
• Valery Shotayevich Meladze Russian pop singer
• Valery Yakovlevich Leontiev Russian pop singer
• Valery Alekseyevich Muratov former speed skater from the USSR
• Valéry Marie René Georges Giscard d'Estaing President of France
• Valeriy Vasylyovych Lobanovskyi Ukrainian Soviet football manager
• Valery Alekseyevich Legasov Russian scientist and Chernobyl investigator

The name Valery in Pop Culture

• Valéry while generally a cognate of the female Valérie, it can also be a cognate of Walaric(us) (English: Walric), a Germanic name signifying “foreign power," as in the case of Walric, abbot of Leuconay.