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Armenian mythology, "victory over resistance"
"victory over resistance"
In Armenian mythology, Vahagn is a god of war, bravery and victory, as well as representing the sun, fire and thunder. His name originated as an Armenian variant of Verethragna, the name of a similar…
Norwegian
"fortunate victor, island of victory"
A more contemporary form of the Old Norse name Eyvindr. In Norway, this is a traditional and old-fashioned choice, having been in the Top 100 baby boy names every year from 1945 to 1999. From a…
"fair victory + grace"
This rare name combines the Scandi Siri with the classic Anna into one enchanting name. For anyone who loves Siri but finds it unusable due to the association with the digital assistant, Sirianna…
Variation of Verena, German
"truth; victory"
Likely used as a variation of Verena, a Germanic name related to either the Latin verus meaning "true", or to the Greek Berenice, meaning "bringer of victory". Other theories are that it comes from…
Dutch, surname form of Nicholas
"people of victory"
In tune with Colton, Karson, and Cole, Kolen is a popular choice in Hungary that could also make a cool honor for a Nicolas or a Colin, or as a unique way to get to Kole.
Thai
"blessed victory; strong victory"
A Thai name that appeared in the third season of the popular TV series, The White Lotus , Pornchai comes from phon meaning "blessing" or "strength" and chai meaning "victory". While the first element…
Word name or diminutive of Berenice
"ice, cold; bringing victory"
Icelynn debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2024, while Ice and Iceland have been chosen by several celebrity parents, so could this nickname form may begin to catch on? As a word name, it has a chilly,…
Romanian, from Greek
A rarely-heard form of Nicholas used in Romania, with a similar stylish vowel ending to Nikolai and Nikolaj. Outside of Romania, the name may be associated with the dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, but…
Scottish from Norse
"elf victory"
Ailsa is a traditional Scottish name for girls related to a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde called Ailsa Craig. It might make an interesting alternative to the outdated Ashley or overly popular…
French variation of Victoria, Latin
"victory"
Victorine is appealing if you know it's an authentic vintage French girls' name, less so if you assume it's an awkward feminization, ala Davette or Richardine.
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.
Scandinavian
"new victory"
Signy — also spelled Signe — would make another distinctively offbeat alternative to Sydney. Signy appears in Norse mythology as the twin sister of Sigmund.
Czech, variation of Victoria
A Top 10 classic in the Czech Republic.
Irish
This name is a fabulous option for parents looking for a victorious name but who find Victor just a little too obvious. This name can also be spelled Kearney.
Greek
"pondering victory"
Even more daunting than Nicodemus.
Cool goddess name, but you might need to brace yourself for lots of sneaker jokes, depending on where you live.
"army of victory"
A lengthy Olde World route to Nick.
English
"bold in victory"
New twist on Bennett. Mack Sennett was the early movie director known as the innovator of slapstick comedy.
Swedish and Dutch variation of Klaes, form of Nicholas
"victory of the people"
Pronounced klaus, this spelling of the name is associated in this country with the major Pop Art sculptor Swedish-born Claes Oldenburg, known for his colossal public sculptures of everyday objects…
Celtic
First century queen who led her Brittonic Iceni tribe in revolution against the Romans occupying England. Also found as Boudica, Boadicea (as in bodacious) and in Welsh as Buddug, the historic…