Victoria
Meaning of Victoria
Victoria is a classic female name of Latin origin, meaning "victory" or "conquer". It's a timeless choice that has been popular in various forms across numerous cultures and time periods. The name is derived from the Roman goddess of victory, which adds an element of strength and triumph to its connotation. Victoria has consistently remained a favorite among parents, ranking within the top 50 baby names in the United States for several decades. This enduring popularity testifies to its timeless charm. It also has a variant spelling: Viktoria. Pronounced as vik-TOR-ee-uh in English, Victoria exudes elegance and poise, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a traditional yet powerful name for their little girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as vik-TOR-ee-uh (vɪk'tɔr.i.ə)
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Notable People Named Victoria
| Victoria Caroline Beckham, also known as Posh Spice from the Spice Girls, is an English fashion designer, singer, and television personality who achieved global fame in the 1990s. |
| Victoria Woodhull was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement and the first woman to run for president of the United States in 1872. |
| Victoria Dawn Justice is an accomplished American actress and singer, known for her multiple accolades and nominations in the entertainment industry. |
| Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, a Hessian princess and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was the Queen of Spain as the wife of King Alfonso XIII from 1906 to 1931. |
| Victoria Louise Pendleton, OLY is a highly accomplished British jockey and former track cyclist, known for her specialization in sprint, team sprint, and keirin disciplines, as well as for her numerous Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles. |
| Victoria Pedretti is an accomplished American actress, recognized with an MTV Award, a Saturn Award, and two Critics' Choice Award nominations. |
| Victoria Coren Mitchell - Victoria Elizabeth Coren Mitchell is a British writer, TV presenter, and professional poker player known for her weekly columns in The Daily Telegraph and hosting the BBC television quiz show Only Connect. |
| Victoria Lynn Rowell is an American actress known for her roles in The Young and the Restless and Diagnosis: Murder. |
| Victoria Jackson is an American actress and comedian known for her role as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1992. |
| Victoria Antoinette Derbyshire is a prominent British journalist, newsreader, and broadcaster known for her work on BBC Two, the BBC News Channel, Newsnight, and BBC Panorama. |
| Victoria Clark is an accomplished American actress, musical theatre singer, and director, known for her Tony Award-winning performances in The Light in the Piazza and Kimberly Akimbo. |
| Karin Victoria Silvstedt is a multi-talented Swedish personality known for her work as an actress, singer, model, TV host, and beauty pageant winner. |
| Victoria Alexandra Fromkin was an American linguist known for her work on speech errors and phonology at UCLA. |
| Victoria Wenonah Banks is a Canadian singer and songwriter based in Nashville, known for her self-produced debut CD "When You Can Fly" and multiple award nominations. |
| Victoria Gotti is an American writer and television personality, recognized as the daughter of notorious Gambino crime family Mafia boss John Gotti. |
