Baby Name Meanings
By Madison Dresler · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Basil, Greek
"royal"
Vasilia is likely an alternative transcription of the Greek name Vasileia, or the Serbian and Macedonian Vasilija, which if you follow their etymological roots, eventually originate from Basil,…
French
"victory"
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
"people of victory"
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.
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.
Nikola is a feminine name in Slavic countries, though it serves as the masculine form of Nicholas in several Eastern European languages. Derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos' meaning 'victory of the…
Arabic
"victorious"
Captivating Arabic choice, sometimes transcribed as Fa'izah.
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.
Ukrainian form of Victoria, from Latin
Greek
"demi-god"
Despite the possibility of gender confusion, the Hero in Greek myth was a woman. Myleene Klass got that when she chose Hero for her daughter, and Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson used it as their…
"daring king"
Actress Sigourney -- born Susan -- Weaver made this unusual name (which she found in The Great Gatsby ) famous, if not popular.
Combination of Mary and Lou
"bitter; renowned warrior"
This charming name, popular in France and the Netherlands, has not traveled to the U.S. yet but would make a modern way to honor grandma Mary or Louise, or as a perfect short form of Mary Louise. Or,…
Old Norse
"[female] friend of victory"
In Norse mythology, Sigyn was the wife of Loki known for helping him escape multiple captures. Sigyn rhymes with Teagan and may appeal to parents looking for an ancient name with modern style.
Finnish variation of Siegfried, German
"victorious peace"
A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.
Norse
"stone of victory"
Nope, not a misspelling of Sexton or a number name. This Old Norse name is actually a name denoting victory and in the Swedish Top 100..
Old English
"victory-protection"
A medieval form of Sigemund, which led to surnames like Simmonds and became conflated with the biblical name Simon.
Japanese
"manly victory"
Variation of Tiemus, Finnish
"victory of the people"
A rare Finnish name that can also be spelled Teemu.
Finnish variation of Demus, Icelandic
The related name Teemu is the most common of the Teemu/Tiemu/Tiemus/Demus group in the Nordic countries.
