Victoire

Victoire is the French form of the Latin name Victoria, derived from the root victoria, meaning victory. It was borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints, which helped establish it as a given name throughout the Latin-speaking world. The name gained particular prominence in the 19th century through Queen Victoria of Great Britain, whose mother was Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, known in French-speaking circles as Victoire. Related forms include Victoria, Vittoria, and Viktoria.