Victoria Nicknames Beyond Vicky and Tori

The best part of any classic name is the many, many options for nicknames. Victoria is no exception.
  1. Coco
    • Origin:

      Spanish and French pet name
    • Description:

      Coco came to prominence as the nickname of the legendary French designer Chanel (born Gabrielle) and has lately become a starbaby favorite, initially chosen by Courteney Cox for her daughter Coco Riley in 2004. At first it was the kind of name that the press loves to ridicule, but we predict Coco's heading for more broad acceptance and even popularity.
  2. Cora
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "maiden"
    • Description:

      Cora is a lovely, old-fashioned girls' that has been recently rejuvenated by its contemporary-feeling simplicity. In fact, Cora seemed headed straight for the top of the popularity list when the coronavirus pandemic somewhat weakened its appeal.
  3. Cory
    • Origin:

      Variation of Corey or short form of any Cor-beginning name
    • Description:

      This Corey variation is getting a fresh shot of style juice thanks to young It Girl Cory Kennedy (not to be confused with RFK daughter, filmmaker Rory Kennedy).
  4. Kia
    • Origin:

      African
    • Meaning:

      "season's beginning"
    • Description:

      Kia is a sweet, simple name that is now, unfortunately, associated with a Korean car label. Better today: Nia, Thea, or Keira.
  5. Kira
    • Origin:

      Russian feminine variation of Cyrus
    • Meaning:

      "throne"
    • Description:

      Though such cognates of Kira as Keira, Kyra, and Ciara are increasingly popular throughout Europe and in the U.S., this Cyrus relative has a different root. As with all the many variations of this appealing name, there is often confusion around spelling and pronunciation -- does the first syllable rhyme with ear or eye?
  6. Kit
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Katherine, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      Kit is a crisp, old-time nickname with plenty of spirit and style. In the UK it's a rising star for boys, while in the US, it is trending upwards for girls too.
  7. Kita
    • Ora
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "prayer"
      • Description:

        Short and slight, with great potential now that names like Ava, Ida and Orla are popular. Ora Beach is a tourist destination on Seram Island, Indonesia.
    • Ori
      • Description:

        Ori is a delicate feminine name with multicultural roots. In Hebrew, it means "my light" derived from "or" (light), symbolizing enlightenment and hope. In Finnish mythology, Ori refers to a majestic wild mountain reindeer. The name also appears in Japanese as a variant of "Hori," meaning "ditch or canal." As a feminine name, Ori has gained modest popularity in recent years among parents seeking short, meaningful names with cross-cultural appeal. Its simplicity and melodic quality make it versatile across different languages and cultures, while its connections to light and nature give it a spiritual and ethereal quality that resonates with modern naming trends.

    • Plum
      • Origin:

        Fruit name
      • Description:

        British-born novelist Plum Sykes has taken this rich, fruity name out of the produce section and put it into the baby name basket. It's more appealing than Apple, more presentable than Peaches. The French equivalent, Prune, is very fashionable there but would not fly with English speakers.
    • Rora
      • Description:

        Rora is a concise, feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a shortened form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn, or derive from the Scottish Gaelic word for "seashore." In some contexts, it could be related to the Latin "ros" meaning "dew." Rora has remained quite rare throughout recorded naming history, never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal, while its soft sounds create a gentle impression. The dual-syllable structure with repeating 'r' sounds gives Rora a rhythmic, almost musical quality. Its uncommonness makes it attractive to parents seeking a distinctive name that's straightforward to spell and pronounce.

    • Rory
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "red king"
      • Description:

        Rory is a buoyant, spirited name for a redhead with Celtic roots. The name Rory is getting more popular overall, but for the past few years has been trending decidedly toward the boys' side -- however, it's been rising to new heights for girls in recent years.
    • Story
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "an account of incidents or events"
      • Description:

        An imaginative choice with an uptempo Cory/Rory/Tori sound, perfect for the child of a writer — or anyone with a good story to tell. Story has been finding some appreciation among celebs like Minnie Driver and others as a middle name. This is just one of the literary word names that have recently entered the realm of possibility, such as Fable, Sonnet and Poem.
    • Vera
      • Origin:

        Russian
      • Meaning:

        "faith"
      • Description:

        Vera was the height of fashion in 1910, then was for a long time difficult to picture embroidered on a baby blanket. Now, though, it has come back into style along with other old-fashioned simple names such as Ada and Iris.
    • Via
      • Origin:

        Nickname name
      • Description:

        Could be a short form of Sylvia, Olivia, or any other similar name. Or a vivid Italian word name.
    • Vica
      • Origin:

        Hungarian variation of Vita
      • Description:

        A particularly distinctive and dainty example of the life-affirming family of names.
    • Vita
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "life"
      • Description:

        Vital and vivacious, Vita is stirring back to life along with many of her V-themed sisters -- Vivian, Vivica -- and is becoming a new celebrity baby favorite.
    • Viva
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "alive, living, life"
      • Description:

        Viva la baby with this life-affirming name, one of the appealing group of girl names that mean life. Other related life-giving names on the rise: cousins Vida and Vita, and Vivian, Aviva, and even Zoe.
    • Vivi
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Viv- names
      • Meaning:

        "life"
      • Description:

        Vivi is a short form of all the Vivian and Viveca forms that is sure to get a lot more attention now that a little Jolie-Pitt girl has been named Vivienne.
    • Vivia
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Vivian
      • Meaning:

        "life"
      • Description:

        Vivia, the fresh Italian version of newly popular name, streamlines and even vivifies the original.