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Vicotria

Female

« Victoria is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "victory" or "victorious". »

#43973 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Victoria is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It means "victory" or "victorious". The name Victoria comes from the female form of the Latin word "Victor", which itself derives from "vincere" meaning "to conquer". The name Victoria has been popular throughout history, notably among royalty. Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Ireland (1837-1901) was named after her mother, Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Her long reign saw significant industrial, military, political, scientific, and social change within the United Kingdom and the British Empire. The era is often referred to as the Victorian era in her honor. The name Victoria has also been used by other royal figures such as Queen Victoria's mother-in-law, Empress Maria Alexandrovna of Russia; her daughter, Princess Victoria of Prussia; and her granddaughter, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. In literature, Victoria has appeared as a character in works such as "Victoria" by da Costa e Silva and "Victoria in Egypt" by Gillian Bradshaw. It's also the title of several books, including those written by Julia Bivald and Daisy Goodwin. The name Victoria is not just popular among royalty but also among common people across many cultures around the world. Its popularity can be attributed to its strong and inspiring meaning.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Vicotria since 1880

Total births
22
Total since 1880
Peak year
1983
6 births
in 1989
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years