Meaning: Its source is Valentinus, a Latin name meaning "Strong, healthy."

Origin: "Valentinus."

Nickname For: Valentine

Source Forms: Valentinus

Popularity: The name Val ranked 1091st in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Meaning: Its source is Valeria, a Latin name meaning "Vigorous."

Origin: "Valeria."

Nickname For: Valerie

Popularity: The name Val ranked 2662nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: Valeria was the feminine form of an ancient Roman family name.