Victor facts for kids

Victor is a name that means "winner" or "conqueror." It's a popular name used for people, places, and even things like movies or businesses. Let's explore some of the different meanings of "Victor."

People and Characters Named Victor

Famous People Named Victor

• Victor is a common first name. Many famous people have been named Victor throughout history.
  • Pope Victor I was an early leader of the Christian church who lived in the 2nd century.
  • Pope Victor II was another Pope who lived in the 11th century.
  • Pope Victor III also served as Pope in the 11th century.
  • Saint Victor Maurus was a Christian saint from the 3rd century. He is sometimes called Victor the Moor.
  • Saint Victor of Marseilles was another saint from the 3rd century.
  • Saint Viktor of Xanten was a saint who lived in the 4th century.
• Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) was a famous English poet. He sometimes used "Victor" as a pen name when writing.
• Victor Leandro Bagy (born 1983) is a Brazilian football goalkeeper. He is simply known as Victor by his fans.
• Eric Thompson is a Canadian professional wrestler. He uses the ring name Viktor when he performs.

Fictional Characters Named Victor

• Victor is the fun mascot for the Just for Laughs comedy festival. He is the logo you see for the event.
• Victor is a character from the TV show Dollhouse, created by Joss Whedon.
• Viktor is a character from the Underworld film series.
• Victor the Happy Ghost is a friendly character from an episode of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon.
• Victor is the main male character in the video game Pokémon Sword and Shield.

People with Victor as a Last Name

• Alexander Victor was a person who lived in the early 1900s. He started a company called the Victor Animatograph Corporation.
• Idara Victor is an American actress. You might have seen her in TV shows or movies.
• Jaclyn Victor (born 1978) is a talented musician from Malaysia.

Places Named Victor

Places in the United States

Many towns and cities across the United States are named Victor:

• Victor, California is a community in California.
• Victor, Colorado is a city in Colorado.
• Victor, Idaho is a city in Idaho.
• Victor, Indiana is a small community in Indiana.
• Victor, Iowa is a town in Iowa.
• Victor, Montana is a community in Montana.
• Victor, New York is a town in New York.
• Victor, South Dakota is a community in South Dakota.
• Victor, Utah was once a town, but it is now a ghost town. It was inhabited from 1910 to 1920.

Places Around the World

• Victor Harbor, South Australia is a town in Australia. People often call it simply 'Victor'.

Entertainment and Media

Movies and Films

• Victor (1993) is a short film from France.
• Victor (2008) was a TV movie about the Canadian swimmer Victor Davis.
• Victor (2009) is a comedy film from France.
• Viktor (2014) is a film directed by Philippe Martinez.
• Victor (2017) is a film about the American author and speaker Victor Torres. It was directed by Brandon Dickerson.

Music

• Victor is a solo music album by Alex Lifeson. He is the guitarist for the famous band Rush.
• "Victor" is a song from the 1979 album Eat to the Beat. This album was made by the American New Wave band Blondie.

Military and Technology

Military Equipment

• The Victor-class submarine is a type of submarine that was used by the Soviet Union. NATO gave it this name.
• The Handley Page Victor was a type of strategic bomber aircraft. It was used for long-range missions.

Businesses and Companies

• Victor Talking Machine Company was an American company in the early 1900s. They made records and recording machines. This company later became part of RCA Victor.
• Victor Company of Japan, also known as JVC, is a Japanese electronics company. They make many different electronic products.
• Victor Entertainment is a Japanese record label. It is part of the Japan Victor Company (JVC).
• Victor Interactive Software was the part of Victor Entertainment that developed video games.
• Victor Technologies was a computer company in the 1980s. It was known as Sirius Systems Technology before that.
• Victor Technology is a company in the U.S. that sells calculators and other office products.
• Victor (sports company) is a company that makes equipment for badminton.

Other Meanings of Victor

• Victor is the word for the letter "V" in the NATO phonetic alphabet. This alphabet is used to spell out words clearly, especially in radio communication.
• Victor was a tugboat that worked in Australia from 1951 to 1985. It was saved and is now preserved in Geelong.
• Victor is a type of motorbike made by TVS Motors in India.
• Victor, Wanswerd is the name of a Dutch windmill.
• Victor (or vítor in Spanish) is a special symbol. It is used in some Spanish universities to celebrate when someone earns their doctoral degree.

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