Names That Mean Victory

A rare Finnish name that can also be spelled Teemu.

A Frisian short form of Victoria, or a Dutch diminutive of Sofieke, from Sofie.

Sigrún was a valkyrie of Norse mythology. She marries Helgi and dies of sadness after he is slain by her brother, Dagr.

A lengthy Olde World route to Nick.

This Basque variation of Viktor is perhaps a little too close to bitter in English.

Collins is a surname name that has made the girls' Top 300 thanks to its use for the daughter of the real-life Blind Side heroine. The Kollins spelling is rising for girls too now, and was used for 131 baby girls in 2022.

Pronounced more or less the same as Victoria, depending on the local language.

An international — much fresher — twist on Nicola.

A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor.

The name of a 5th century Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War, fittingly derived from Greek nike "victory". He was largely responsible for the negotiations which led to the Peace of Nicias in 421 BC.

Sigurður is a common name in Iceland, ultimately derived from the Old Norse elements sig, meaning "victory," and vard, "guardian."

Top 50 Icelandic name with the charming nickname Siggy.

A Top 10 classic in the Czech Republic.

It's not every day you see a name that begins with the letters "SJ"!

Katyayini is one of the nine forms of the Hindu goddess Parvati, and is associated with victory.

This Finnish nickname for Klaus could stand independently on birth certificates.

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.

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.

Hungarian diminutive of Sigmund