The baby name valour is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced VAL-er (IPA: /ˈvæl.ər/).
valour is English in Origin.
The baby name valour is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced VAL-er (IPA: /ˈvæl.ər/).
valour is English in Origin.
Valour is an English virtue name meaning courage, fortitude, and worthiness. It is the British spelling of Valor and comes through Middle English valour from Old French valeur (worth, bravery), ultimately from Latin valere, to be strong or to be well. The same root underlies Roman names such as Valerius and Valeria, giving Valour a subtle classical connection while remaining a straightforward word name in modern English.
As a given name, Valour is rare but recognizable across the English-speaking world. It aligns with the Puritan taste for abstract virtues (Honor, Patience, Justice), though specific early records of Valour are scarce. Today it is used as a unisex choice; the American spelling Valor has seen modest growth, especially for boys, since the 2010s. Variants and related forms include Valor (US), Valora (a modern feminine elaboration), and Valerian/Valeria. Possible nicknames include Val.
valour is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 23 recorded uses, spread over 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #987 | 15 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
valour is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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