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Tory

The name Tory is of Celtic origins and the meaning of Tory is ‘someone who lives by the tower’ or 'from the knolls'. It could also be used to refer to a robber or a thief. When brought over to England, the name meant 'one from craggy hills'. The name was also used as a nickname for the name Victoria, which changed its meaning to 'the victorious one'. Tory is also a diminutive of Victor. A 'Tory' is a nickname used to refer to somebody who is a member of the Conservative political party in England. Their ethos is 'God, Queen and Country'. The name Tory is a gender-neutral name and there have been a number of famous figures with the name. Some examples are Tory Lanez, who is a famous American rapper, Tory Burch, who is a fashion designer and Troy Green who is an American movie star. The name is also popular in fiction, as Tori Hanson is a fictional character from the TV show 'Power Rangers: Ninja Storm' and Tori Vega is a fictional character from the TV show 'Victorious'.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

victory

Origin

English, diminutive of Victoria

Numerology

T is for talent, hidden or not.

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

R is for relax, you know how!

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Tory lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Tory

  • Jamila bint Thabit wife of Umar; companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
  • Jamila Velazquez American actress and singer
  • Torran Blake "Tory" Nixon American NFL player and banker
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Tory in Pop Culture

  • Tyler Durden character in Chuck Palahniuk's "Fight Club".
  • Tyler Lockwood character on "The Vampire Diaries".
  • Tyler "Ty" Mendoza character on TV's "Switched at Birth".
  • Tyler "Ty" Brennan character on Australian soap "Neighbours".
  • Tyler Vasquez character in video game "Sims 3" Moonlight Bay.
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