Tory

Tory is a feminine first name that is regarded as an English short form of Victoria. Victoria, in turn, is the feminine form of the name Viktor, which historically was used as a nickname Victorinus or Victorianus of the surname Victorius and has its roots in the name Victor. The name can be translated as 'the female victor', 'the victorious one', or 'the goddess of victory'.

What does the name Tory mean?

The name Tory is considered an English short form of Victoria, the feminine variant of the name Viktor. Viktor itself was formerly a nickname that appeared in the forms Victorinus or Victorianus of the surname Victorius and is derived from the name Victor. Translated, Tory means 'the female victor', 'the victorious one', or 'the goddess of victory'. The roots of the name can be found in the Latin word victor, which means 'the victor'. As a masculine name, Tory could represent an African American diminutive of the name Salvatore. Other forms include Tory, Viktoria, Viki, Vicki, Vickie, and Vicky.

Where does the name Tory come from?

The origin of Tory is Latin, and the name means 'the female victor'. The Latin word victor stands for 'the victor'. The name is common in both African American and English contexts.

How do you pronounce Tory?

Tory is pronounced like 'Tori'.

Popularity

In Germany, Tory is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global distribution and popularity of Tory is reflected in the rankings of the name in various countries.

Famous people

• Tory Amos (singer/musician)