Victoria
English
Meaning
Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Victory."
Meaning
a variant of Victorius. Borne by Queen Victoria of England.
Languages used in
This girl's name is used in English, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.
Background story
Victoria was a goddess who smiled on the ancient Roman people for many centuries. Early Christians adopted the name, perhaps in reference to St. Paul's praise of ''God, which giveth us the victory.''
Seventeenth-century Puritans set the trend of using Victoria's English translation, Victory, as the preferred form of the name. Then in 1837 a German princess was crowned Victoria, Queen of the British. Reigning until 1901, she dominated and named the 19th century, creating an archetype of formality and moral prudishness summed up in a single word -- Victorian.
Perhaps because of their awe for this dominating queen, English speakers did not use this name widely until the mid-20th century. At that time, Victoria was escorted up the popularity lists by her male counterpart, Victor.
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Statistics for the name Victoria (female)
- In USA in 2006, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 28 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2005, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 28 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2004, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 28 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2003, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 22 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2002, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 21 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2005, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 20 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2004, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2003, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2002, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 26 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2001, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 28 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2000, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 26 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1999, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 33 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1998, the girl name Victoria was ranked as number 45 on the most popular name for newborn babies