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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Lives in the valley, valley; Farewell

Vale is a Latin-derived given name and surname that denotes a geographical location. This gender-neutral habitational name points to someone who "lives in the valley," and it comes from the Latin word vallis or the French val, both of which mean “valley.” It may also be rooted in the Latin word vale, which means “farewell.” A new baby may mean farewell to uninterrupted sleep, but you can look forward to welcoming endless cuddles, love, and joy into your life!