Val

Could be an abbreviation of ‘Valarie’ or ‘Valerie’ or maybe just ‘val’ in general, they’re overall kind and caring but protective when they need to be. Val can seem confident and extroverted, but that’s because of their need to be seen as a hero

Person1: oh I’m seeing my gf tonight

Person2: that’s nice, what is her name?
Person1:val
Person2:lucky you, you should keep her!