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Valkyrie

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Pronounced VAL-kih-ree /ˈvæl.ˌkɪ.ɹi/Medium

Meaning: Chooser of the slainMedium

In 30 seconds: Valkyrie is a name drawn from Norse mythology, meaning 'chooser of the slain'.
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Origin MediumVarious
MeaningChooser of the slain
U.S. rank (2024)#1816 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births111 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Valkyrie comes from various sources rooted in Norse myth, where the valkyries were the figures who chose which warriors fell in battle. As a given name it is bold and unmistakably mythological. Its Portuguese-style form is Valquíria.

The strong 'Val-' opening and the dramatic backstory give the name a fierce, fantasy-leaning character; the spelling Valquíria shows how it has been adapted for other languages.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Valkyrie is 'chooser of the slain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Valkyrie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Valquíria

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valkyrie mean?

Valkyrie is usually explained as meaning 'chooser of the slain' and is most often linked with Various tradition.

How do you pronounce Valkyrie?

It's commonly said VAL-kih-ree /ˈvæl.ˌkɪ.ɹi/.

Is Valkyrie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Valkyrie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Valkyrie?

In 2024, Valkyrie ranked #1816 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.