What is the origin of the name Victoria?

Victoria is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Victoria?

Victoria is currently ranked #48 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Victoria?

Victoria is pronounced vik-TOR-ee-uh.

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GirlLatin

Victoria

vik-TOR-ee-uh

Popularity

#48

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

525,116

Peak Year

#12,959 in 1993

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Victoria is a Latin name meaning 'victory'. It was the name of a Roman goddess of victory.

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Vicky Tori Vic

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Queen Victoria
Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Victoria Beckham
English singer, fashion designer, and businesswoman.

Nicknames

Vicky Tori Vic

Spelling Variations

Viktoria Victoriana

Similar Names

Olivia Sophia Isabella Elizabeth

Personality Traits

strongindependentconfidentgraceful

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