Baby names
The name Valentina is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "strength, health". Valentina is a more exotic and artistic ballerina-type successor to Valerie; a pretty, recommended choice. Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek and husband Francois-Henri Pinault named their daughter Valentina Paloma. Valentina entered the U.S. list in 1994, and is rising in popularity. Of course, it's one of the perfect names for February babies. Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space, Valentina Cortese an Oscar-nominated actress.
