Valentine - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Valentine \v(a)-lenti-ne, val(en)-tine\ is pronounced VAL-en-tyne. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "strong, healthy". Variant of Valentinus, the name of more than 50 saints and three Roman emperors. Despite the popular Valentine's day, Saint Valentine himself has nothing to do with romantic love. Valentinus (VAL-en) is a short form.

Valentine has 9 variant forms: Val, Valen, Valentijn, Valentin, Valentinian, Valentino, Valentinus, Valentyn and Vallen.

For more information, see also the related name Valente.

Valentine is an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Valentine. Click here to compare Valentine with related baby names.