naturalist. 1  a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially a zoologist or botanist. 2  an adherent of naturalism in literature or art.
Valerie is almost always a feminine given name in French, derived directly from the French ValÃ©rie (a female-only name). Valerie is also used as a nickname for Valeria. Both are often shortened to Val. ValÃ©ry or Valery is a masculine given name in parts of Europe (particularly in France and Russia), as well as a common surname in Francophone countries. Another, much rarer, French masculine form can be ValÄre.
List of people with the given name Valerie. 1  Valerie Bertinelli, American actress. 2  Valerie Jarrett, American businesswoman and lawyer. 3  Valerie Leon, British actress. 4  Valerie Lilley, Northern Irish actress. 5  Valerie Morales, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter. 6  Valerie Plame, former CIA officer. 7  Valerie Sayers, American author.