Victoria

Victoria is a Latin feminine name derived from the root victoria, meaning victory or conquest. In ancient Rome it was also the name of the goddess of victory, the counterpart to the Greek Nike, giving the name strong divine and martial associations. The name gained widespread modern popularity through Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, who reigned from 1837 to 1901 and lent her name to an entire era. Related forms include the Spanish and Portuguese Vitória, the Italian Vittoria, and the masculine cognate Victor.