Updated November 2023
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German; English, from Greek
"people of victory"
Nicola, an elegant Latinate feminization of Nicholas, has long been standard issue for English girls but for some reason has never voyaged across the Atlantic, which we consider a pity, especially as…
Diminutive of Nikola
An international — much fresher — twist on Nicola.
Greek, Norwegian, Swedish
"severe, or fair victory"
The Sirens in Greek myth were nymphs of half-woman, half-bird appearance who lured sailors to their deaths with their song. As a name, Siren has been used in the Scandinavian countries, either as a…
Croatian, Bulgarian, Czech and Greek form of Nicola, from Greek
English word name
"a great victory or achievement"
A positive word name that came into use in the early 21st century, Triumph could be viewed as an aspirational choice, like Valor, Prosper, and Noble, as a spiritual option, like Chosen and Glory, or…
Spanish variation from Greek
"man of victory"
Nicandro might be of interest as a blend of two Anglo favorites -- Nicholas and Andrew.
Arabic
"victory"
A strong name with a strong meaning, like its cousin Zafir.
French
Adds French flair to Victoria, though many Americans would find pronunciation a challenge.
American English
Built from the popular La- prefix and Toya, possibly from Victoria, this is one of the best known and historically most popular La-starting names. A famous bearer is La Toya Jackson, a singer,…
Ukrainian variation of Nicholas
This Ukrainian variation of classic Nicholas is pronounced like the more familiar Nikola, but with an M of course. Myko would be a cool and edgy nickname option.
Dutch variation of Nicholas, Greek
Scandinavian
"new victory"
Signe could make an offbeat, more unusual alternative to Sydney or Sigrid. In Norse mythology, Signe was the twin sister of Sigmund. Can also be spelled Signy.
Spanish from Greek
Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.
Norse, diminutive of Sigrid
"fair victory"
Siri is a charming and lively Scandinavian name that is no longer on the table given the ubiquity of Apple's digital Siri. Too bad, because Siri -- along with variations Syrie and Cyrie -- is unique,…
Diminutive of Victoria, Latin
The Tori spelling — sans E — is much more common as both a given name and nickname.
Diminutive of Viktoria, Russian from Latin
Fresher and more exciting than Vicki or Tori.
Ukrainian form of Victoria, from Latin
Greek
A much rarer alternative to Alexander that also gives you the oh-so-cool nickname Nico. Nicander derives from the Greek name Nikandros "man of victory", which belonged to a 2nd century BC poet and…
Diminutive of Nicola, Nicole, Nicolette
Once the teenaged babysitter, now more likely to be the mom who hires her. The names many variations include Nickee, Nickie, Nickey, Nicky, Niki, Nikkee, Nikkey, Nikki, Nikkie, Nikky, and Niky.
Signy — also spelled Signe — would make another distinctively offbeat alternative to Sydney. Signy appears in Norse mythology as the twin sister of Sigmund.