Find out how popular the first name Vicktor has been for the last 12 years (from 2003 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Vicktor by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Vicktor is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Vicktor.

The history of the first name Vicktor

The name Vicktor has its origins in the Latin name Victor, which means "conqueror" or "victor." It is derived from the Latin verb "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome." The name Vicktor is a variant spelling of the more common Victor, and it is believed to have emerged in the Middle Ages in various European regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vicktor can be found in the Codex Regius, a manuscript from the 13th century containing Old Norse poetry. In this text, the name appears as "Viktr," referring to a character in Norse mythology. This suggests that the variant spelling Vicktor was in use during the medieval period in Scandinavian regions.

During the Renaissance, the name Vicktor gained popularity, particularly in Italy and other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this era was Vicktor Pisano, an Italian sculptor and architect who lived from around 1292 to 1349. He is best known for his work on the Cathedral of Siena and the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua.

In the 17th century, the name Vicktor was found in various parts of Europe, including Germany and Russia. One notable bearer of the name was Vicktor Amadeus, a German prince and composer who lived from 1667 to 1733. He is best known for his operas and religious works, and his name reflects the French influence on German nobility at the time.

In the 19th century, the name Vicktor gained popularity in Russia, where it was often associated with military and political figures. One notable Russian bearer of the name was Vicktor Bunyachenko, a military officer who fought in the Crimean War and later served as a governor in the Russian Empire. He lived from 1829 to 1904.

Another famous bearer of the name Vicktor was the French writer Vicktor Hugo, who lived from 1802 to 1885. He is best known for his novels "Les Misérables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," which have had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture.

In more recent times, the name Vicktor has been used across various cultures and regions, although it is considered a less common variant of the more widely used Victor. Some notable bearers of the name in the 20th century include Vicktor Frankl, an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist who survived the Holocaust and developed logotherapy, and Vicktor Petrenko, a Ukrainian figure skater who won Olympic gold in 1992.

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