Vicky

/ˈvɪki/ noun

Definition

A common nickname for females named Victoria, used informally to address or refer to someone.

Etymology

Vicky is a diminutive form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' (victory). It became particularly popular in the 19th-20th centuries as a casual, friendly version of the more formal Victoria.

Kelly Says

Queen Victoria of England (1819-1901) was so famous that the entire 'Victorian Era' is named after her—and her nickname 'Vicky' was used by her own family and close friends!

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