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Viktoria

Girl name · 39 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Viktoria: 39 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2011.

Viktoria is the German, Scandinavian, and Slavic spelling of Victoria, which derives from the Latin word *victoria*, meaning "victory." The name was borne by the Roman goddess of victory, and its widespread use across Europe owes much to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, though the spelling Viktoria is more common in Germany, Sweden, and Hungary. A notable bearer is the Swedish crown princess, Victoria, whose full first name is Victoria, though the variant Viktoria is also common in her family line. The name connects to numerous places worldwide, including Victoria in Australia, British Columbia in Canada, and Lake Victoria in Africa, all named after Queen Victoria. This spelling offers a continental twist on a classic royal name, and it has been steadily chosen in Scotland since the 1970s, often by families with European heritage.