Victoria
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Conquer, victory
Pronunciation: (vik TOR ee ah)
Form of: Victorius

● The name of Victoria gives you a clever, quick, analytical mind, but you suffer with a great deal of self-consciousness, lack of confidence, and much aloneness because of misunderstandings.

● Your idealistic and sensitive nature gives you a deep appreciation for the finer things of life and a strong desire to be of service to humanity.

● There are times when you experience inner turbulence at your inability to say what you mean.

● It is far easier for you to express your deeper thoughts and feelings through writing than verbally.

● You find pleasure in literature, in poetry, and in your ideals and will turn to them when you feel you have been misunderstood.

● You are deeply moved by the beauties of life, especially nature.

● Although the name Victoria creates an interest in the deeper aspects of life, we emphasize that it limits self-expression and friendly congeniality with a moody disposition.

● This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the heart, lungs and bronchial area.

Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, the equivalent of the Greek Nike.

A notable bearer of this name is Queen Victoria who reigned between 1819 – 1901 and is the longest reigning British monarch. Victoria was not a common name when Queen Victoria was christened, but it has consistently ranked highly in the UK and US ever since. Victoria is also the name of an Australian state. Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe and Zambia, make up the largest waterfall in the world. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery in the face of the enemy in the United Kingdom. A Victoria Sponge is a sponge cake with a jam and cream filling.

Victoria’s Secret is an American seller of lingerie. Other famous bearers include singer Victoria Beckham, comedian Victoria Wood and model Victoria Silvstedt. The heir apparent to the Swedish throne is Crown Princess Victoria.