gender neutral
Valentine
strong, healthy, powerful
About Valentine
Valentine carries an undeniable romance and boldness that sets it apart from conventional choices. This name makes an unforgettable statement, transforming a holiday association into a year-round celebration of love, courage, and strength. Far from being merely sweet, Valentine has historical depth as a name borne by saints and scholars, giving it substantial gravitas beneath its heart-centered associations. The three syllables create a stately rhythm that commands attention without being harsh or aggressive, flowing naturally in both casual and formal settings. Valentine works beautifully for someone who will grow into a passionate, brave individual unafraid to follow her convictions. There's a vintage glamour to this name that feels fresh again in contemporary contexts, appealing to parents who want something distinctive without inventing new spellings or combinations. Valentine transcends gender conventions while remaining unmistakably beautiful for a daughter, demonstrating that strength and tenderness can coexist perfectly within a single name. It's a choice that shows confidence and imagination, offering your daughter a name as unique and memorable as she will undoubtedly become.
Popularity of the Name Valentine
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1885 | #743 |
| 1917 | #976 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Valentine
Names Similar to Valentine
Nicknames for Valentine
- Val
- Tina
- Tiny
- Vale
Famous People Named Valentine
| Valentine Cameron Prinsep | English painter and artist |
| Valentine de Saint-Point | French writer, poet, and artist |
| Valentine Ackland | English poet |
| Valentine Whitman | American actress |
| Valentine Davies | American screenwriter and film producer |
| Valentine Grant | British actress |
| Valentine Cortese | Italian-American actress |
| Valentine Baker | British soldier and diplomat |
| Valentine Chukwukelu | Nigerian professional footballer |
| Valentine Goesaert | Belgian opera singer |
| Valentine J. Peter | Indian politician and lawyer |
| Valentine Strasser | Sierra Leonean military officer and politician |
| Valentine Telegdi | Hungarian-American physicist |
| Valentine Serov | Russian painter |
| Valentine Ezinwoke | Nigerian sprinter |
| Valentine Tramontina | Brazilian actress |
| Valentine Grandpierre | Hungarian violinist and conductor |
| Valentine de Milan | Spanish queen |
| Valentine Sieber | German luger |
| Valentine Camara | French singer |
Characters Named Valentine
| Valentine Morgenstern | "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare |
| Valentine LaFontaine | "The Vampire Chronicles" by Anne Rice |
| Valentine Farland | "The Giver" by Lois Lowry |
| Valentine Smith | "Stranger in a Strange Land" by Robert A. Heinlein |
| Valentine Cosway | "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys |
| Valentine Michael Smith | "Valentine" by Donna Jo Napoli |
| Valentine McKee | "Tremors" film series |
| Valentine Brown | "Valentine" by Tom Savage |
| Valentine Adams | "The Land of Stories" series by Chris Colfer |
| Valentine Russo | "The Chosen One" by Carol Lynch Williams |
| Valentine White Feather | "Valentine" by George Sand |
| Valentine Wannop | "Parade's End" by Ford Madox Ford |
| Valentine Flandry | "Technic Civilization" series by Poul Anderson |
| Valentine Wiggin | "Ender's Shadow" series by Orson Scott Card |