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Valerie!

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BreeVDKamp · 16/05/2015 08:21

Had a dream last night that we called impending DC Valley, short for Valerie! I weirdly love Valley but in reality, Valerie is in the same league as Pat/Pam/Sue/Bev, isn't it?? Not due a comeback IMO!

Although those names will probably be all the rage when our kids are having our grandchildren Grin

I prefer our consciously-chosen girls name over this dreamy one, so don't think we'll be having a little Val, but just thought that was funny.

Anyone know any little Valeries? Or Pats for that matter.

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thegreylady · 16/05/2015 08:49

I am a 71 year old Valerie and know one (unrelated) baby with the name. It seems oddly sweet and quite unusual now though it was common in my time. I also know a Betsy and a Sylvie both under 5.

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BreeVDKamp · 16/05/2015 09:00

Wow a baby Valerie! That is cool. Yes it does seem sweet. DH says he likes Valerie, he is braver than me though I think!

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ChilliMum · 16/05/2015 09:03

I love the name it is a classic and I know a very lovely Valerie.

helzapoppin2 · 16/05/2015 09:05

It's a lovely name! ;)

Penguinotterfoxbadger · 16/05/2015 10:03

I think it's lovely, and more along the lines of Sylvie or Margot than Pam. Not a "brave choice" kind of name, just a nice and slightly unusual one.

FatWalda · 16/05/2015 11:52

Very pretty name, and the fact that there are numerous ladies in their 60s and 70s named Valerie does not change that.

MarjorieWinklepicker · 16/05/2015 11:59

I know a 6 year old Valerie, it really suits her. I quite like it.

DuncanQuagmire · 16/05/2015 12:00

no it is much nicer than 'Pam' or 'Bev' !! please!
my mum would be 82 if she was stlll with us, she was a Valerie.

gymboywalton · 16/05/2015 12:01

i know a 7 year old valeria
really pretty-suits her

PacificDogwood · 16/05/2015 12:02

Valerie is lovely Smile

I know a baby Nancie which I also think is very sweet.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 16/05/2015 12:03

I love V names
Valerie
Veronica
Victoria
Vanessa

VixxFace · 16/05/2015 12:37

What about valentina ?

afink · 16/05/2015 16:21

I absolutely love it and would have used it, but DH vetoed it because it made him think of Amy Winehouse.

hawkmcqueen · 16/05/2015 18:36

Is dd1s middle name after my mum :-) She is 4.

DramaAlpaca · 16/05/2015 19:06

It's lovely, I know a few young Valeries.

Degustibusnonestdisputandem · 16/05/2015 19:09

My much loved nanna was Valerie (she loathed her middle name though, Violet!)

notadoctor · 16/05/2015 19:13

I absolutely love the name Valerie. Would love to use it but we can't as its my MIL'a estranged sister's name. Gutted.

Fibbertigibbet · 16/05/2015 19:13

The only Valerie I know is in her early 20s. I think it's sweet!

pieceofpurplesky · 16/05/2015 19:20

Love Valerie but hate Val! Knew a girl Who went by the nn of Lerie (Lerry)

Wishful80smontage · 16/05/2015 19:24

I know a Valerie who's 4 her mum is very cool :) I like it

Marcipex · 16/05/2015 22:36

Love Valerie, and think it's due a revival.
I also think Pamela will be the next Evie/Ruby name.

FatWalda · 16/05/2015 22:59

I think Pamela is pretty too.

Rhubarbgarden · 16/05/2015 23:08

I think it's a lovely name. I also like Hilary and Marjorie though.

Mouthfulofquiz · 16/05/2015 23:23

I know a Valerie aged 4 and it's an amazing name. The name itself sounds very pretty.

MitzyLeFrouf · 16/05/2015 23:53

I adore the name Pamela! Valerie is okay, can imagine it being very popular again at some stage.

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