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.
It is also frequently used in Brittany, where it is traditionally a male name. The male and female names may not be the same name in origin. The male name is a descendant of Old Welsh Morcant, possibly derived from mor (meaning sea) and cant (meaning circle), with the meaning sea chief or sea defender.t is also frequently used in Brittany, where it is traditionally a male name. The male and female names may not be the same name in origin. The male name is a descendant of Old Welsh Morcant, possibly derived from mor (meaning sea) and cant (meaning circle), with the meaning sea chief or sea defender.