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.
French Meaning: The name Valerie is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Valerie is: Brave. The name Valerie is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Valerie is: Brave. The name Valerie is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Valerie is: Strong; valiant. The name Valerie is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Valerie is: Strong; healthy.