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Dog Names That Mean Survivor or Fighter
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Sascha
German variation of Sasha
"defending warrior"
Largely male throughout Europe, this name--spelled with or without the c , is an energetic choice that has really taken off for girls here; it's been used for the daughters of Steven Spielberg, Jerry…
Sennett
English
"bold in victory"
New twist on Bennett. Mack Sennett was the early movie director known as the innovator of slapstick comedy.
Sia
Old Norse
"Victory"
Mia, Gia, and now Sia! Born Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, the Australian singer-songwriter scored a major international hit with "Chandelier" in 2014, and put her short, uncommon name on the radar. Sia…
Signe
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.
Signy
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.
Sippo
Finnish variation of Siegfried, German
"victorious peace"
A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.
Siri
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,…
Tashka
Choctaw, Native American
"warrior"
Among the Choctaw, names were given after life achievements. Tashka would have been given to a warrior after a battle.
Tori
Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese
"victory; bird"
A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable,…
Tory
English, diminutive of Victoria
"victory"
More modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky. Better known as Tori spelling.
Tory
Diminutive of Victor, Latin
"victory"
Tory (and more commonly, Tori) is most often seen as a feminine nickname for Victoria. However, in terms of putting Tory — just Tory — on the birth certificate, boys have the leg up.
Thurber
Norse
"Thor the warrior"
Pleasant surname connected to humorist James Thurber, with a sound as happy as a baby's gurgle.
Umberto
Italian variation of Humbert
"renowned warrior"
A definite improvement over the English Humbert, Umberto has nevertheless been rarely heard outside the Italian community. The writer-semiotician Umberto Eco is a noteworthy namesake.
Vic
Diminutive of Victor, Latin
"conqueror"
This short form of classic Victor is popular in its own right in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Vicky
Diminutive of Victoria
"victory"
This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.
Victoire
French
"victory"
Adds French flair to Victoria, though many Americans would find pronunciation a challenge.
Victory
English word name
"victory"
A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor.
Victory
English word name
"victory"
A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor. While Victory ranked only once on the US Top 1000, in 1918 at the end of World War I, it's a Top 25 name for girls in France.
Vika
Diminutive of Viktoria, Russian from Latin
"victory"
Fresher and more exciting than Vicki or Tori.
Viktor
Scandinavian, Russian, and Eastern European variation of Victor
The Viktor form of this classic name is widely used throughout Europe and is rising in the US as well.