Namesakes
Latvian Presidents and Prime Ministers:
2 prime ministers, 1 president
(prime minister) Valdis Birkavs 1993-1994 
(president) Valdis Zatlers 2007-2011
(prime minister) Valdis Dombrovskis 2009-2014
Olympic Medalists:
1 silver
(silver) Valdis Muižnieks 1956; 1960; 1964 basketball