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Tori

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Pronounced TOR-ee /ˈtɔːr.iː/Low

Meaning: Bird; also victory as a Victoria short formLow

In 30 seconds: Tori is a Japanese name meaning bird, as well as a diminutive of Victoria from Latin meaning victory. In Japan, tori also refers to the famous torii gates that mark the entrances to Shinto shrines.
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Origin LowJapanese, Latin, English
MeaningBird; also victory as a Victoria short form
U.S. rank (2025)#1337 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births167 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 37,130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419452025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tori has two distinct origins: as a Japanese name it uses the kanji for bird (tori); as a Western name it is a diminutive of Victoria from Latin victrix meaning victory. Both meanings give this name remarkable cross-cultural depth.

In the United States, Tori is most commonly used as a short form of Victoria or as a standalone name. Singer Tori Amos brought it artistic credibility in the 1990s.

Did you know? The iconic torii gates of Japan — the red gates at the entrance of every Shinto shrine — are named using the tori character meaning bird or gate of passage. Thus the name Tori carries both birdsong and sacred portal imagery.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Tori

Variations

VictoriaToryTorriTorey

Nicknames

Tor

Famous Bearers

  • ★Tori Amos (b. 1963)
    American singer-songwriter and pianist known for her debut album Little Earthquakes

If you like Tori…

Victoria— Full form when used as Victoria short form
Rori— Similar two-syllable -ori feminine name
Lori— Same -ori ending feminine name of same era
Nori— a fellow Japanese choice
Stori— echoes that soft -ri sound

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Frequently Asked

What does Tori mean?

Tori means bird in Japanese and is also a short form of Victoria meaning victory in Latin.

Is Tori a Japanese name?

Yes, Tori uses the Japanese character for bird and also refers to the torii gates that mark the entrance of Shinto shrines.

How do you pronounce Tori?

Tori is pronounced TOR-ee with two syllables.

What names are similar to Tori?

Similar names include Victoria, Tory, and Rori.

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