VALENTINE
VAL-ən-teen
A classic name tied to strength and to St. Valentine, with a long history across European languages.
Meaning
The name is usually traced to Latin Valentinus, which is linked in these sources to valens, meaning “healthy,” “strong,” or “mighty.” The excerpts also connect it with St. Valentine and with place-name forms such as Valentia, so the name carries both a saintly association and an idea of vigor.
Origin
Latinvaries by culture
Fun fact
19th-century name books often list Valentine alongside related forms like Valentin, Valentino, Valentina, and Valentyn.