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Valory

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Pronounced VAL-uh-ree /ˈvæl.ə.ri/High

Meaning: A form of Valerie/valor — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong/healthy', hence 'valor; courage; strong'; a virtue-name; we note the virtueLow

In 30 seconds: Valor; courage; strong: Valory is a form of Valerie/valor. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form of Valerie/valor — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong/healthy', hence 'valor; courage; strong'; a virtue-name; we note the virtue
U.S. rank (2024)#9481 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1955
Total births (all-time)≈ 329

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195519432024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Valory is a form of Valerie/valor — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong/healthy', hence 'valor; courage; strong'; a virtue-name (we note the virtue). A lyrical, classic name (said 'VAL-uh-ree').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Valerie/Valory. Rare, valor-and-courage at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Valerie comes from the Latin valere, 'to be strong' — Valory is a form of it (also read as 'valor'), a lyrical virtue-name (we note the virtue; said 'VAL-uh-ree').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Valerie — Latin; virtue-name

Variations

ValorieValerieValora

Nicknames

Val

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If you like Valory…

Valerie— the source name
Valorie— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valory mean?

Valory is a form of Valerie/valor — Latin 'valor; courage; strong'. We note the virtue.

How do you pronounce Valory?

It's said VAL-uh-ree /ˈvæl.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Valory a boy or girl name?

Valory is a girl's name.

How popular is Valory?

Valory is a very rare name in the U.S.

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