Viktor is an alternative spelling of Victor. This spelling is used mostly in Europe, in Russia, Eastern European countries, and Scandanavian countries. It's also an important name to the Christian faith. Use it in the United States if you want your little boy's name to stand out but not too far out. We like the way Viktor sounds best with classic middle names, like Thomas, George, and David.
Meaning of the name Viktor:
Latin: Winner, conqueror
Origin of the name Viktor:
Viktor, or Victor, is a name that has been around since Roman times. It was also popular with early Christians as it was thought to represent Christ’s victory over death, which made it a popular name for popes.
Symbolism of the name Viktor:
Viktor's association with victory, winning, and conquering offers plenty of symbolism for the name. New parents may choose the name in hopes that their baby boys grow up to be winners in life.
Style of the name Viktor:
Classic
Gender of the name Viktor:
Viktor is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Viktor:
VICK-tore
Number of syllables in the name Viktor:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Viktor:
The baby name Viktor evokes images of someone who is balanced in life and always willing to work towards their goals.
Alternative spellings for the name Viktor:
- Victor
- Viktar
- Vicktor
- Victar
Nicknames for the name Viktor:
Popularity of the name Viktor:
According to the Social Security Administration, Viktor has never been a top 1,000 baby name for boys or girls in the United States.
Related names for the name Viktor:
- Vito
- Viggo
- Vinson
- Vinton
- Valter
Great middle names for Viktor and their meanings:
- Thomas (twin)
- George (farmer)
- David (beloved)
- Noah (rest)
- James (supplanter)
- Aiden (little fire)
- John (graced by God)
- Andrew (strong, manly)
- Michael (who is like God)
Famous people with the name Viktor:
- Viktor Frankl (neurologist, psychiatrist, philosopher, author, and Holocaust survivor)
- Viktor Kokochashvili (chemist)
- Viktor Đerek (photographer)
- Viktor Tsoi (musician)
- Viktor Fischer (soccer player)
Viktor in popular culture:
- Viktor Hargreeves (character on the TV show “The Umbrella Academy”)
- Viktor Krum (character from the “Harry Potter” universe)
- Viktor Navorski (character in the movie “The Terminal”)
- Viktor (character in the “Underworld” movies)
- Viktor (character in the “Suikoden” video games)