Girl name · Latin

Victoria

“Victory”

Meaning
Victory
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Syllables
4
Popularity
US top 100
Style
Classic, Sophisticated
Used in
English-speaking countries, Spanish

Nicknames for Victoria

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

English
Tori, Vicky
Spanish
Vicky

What people expect from a Victoria

Victoria mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.

The meaning is about strength and courage. A name can't give a child strength, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: a leader, an athlete.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Victoria: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

93/100

Great choice

Victoria · nickname: Tori

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellHarder: 4 syllables.
  • Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Victory".
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Questions about Victoria

What does the name Victoria mean?

Victoria is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "Victory".

Is Victoria a boy or girl name?

Victoria is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Victoria?

Victoria is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Spanish.

What are nicknames for Victoria?

Common nicknames for Victoria are Tori and Vicky.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer