Find out how popular the first name Victora has been for the last 21 years (from 1974 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Victora by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Victora is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Victora.

The history of the first name Victora

The name Victora is a feminine form of the Latin name Victor, which means "conqueror" or "victor". It has its roots in the Roman Empire, where it was a popular name given to boys born after a military victory or conquest.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Victora can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it was mentioned in the writings of St. Jerome, a Christian scholar and historian. He referred to a young Christian martyr named Victora who was persecuted during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.

During the Middle Ages, the name Victora gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. It was often given to girls born on or around the feast day of St. Victoria, a 3rd-century martyr from Rome.

One of the earliest notable figures with the name Victora was Victora of Aquitaine (c. 675 - 737), a Frankish noblewoman and the mother of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. Another prominent Victora was Victora of England (1062 - 1126), a Countess of Blois and the daughter of William the Conqueror.

In the Renaissance period, the name Victora became associated with the concept of victory and triumph. One of the most famous Victoras from this era was Victora Colonna (1490 - 1547), an Italian poet and writer who was celebrated for her literary works and her influence on the cultural life of Renaissance Italy.

During the 19th century, the name Victora gained renewed popularity due to the reign of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (1819 - 1901), one of the most iconic figures in British history. Her influence helped to spread the name across the British Empire and beyond.

Another notable Victora from this period was Victora Woodhull (1838 - 1927), an American leader of the women's suffrage movement and the first woman to run for President of the United States in 1872.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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