Tory - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Tory

TAW-ree'TOR-ee'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
Energetic

MEANING

Victoriously or triumphant

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'Victoria', meaning victory

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a diminutive or nickname for names like Victoria or Victor

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Became popular as a given name in the 20th century

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

Member of the Conservative Party in the UK

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Irish word 'tóraidhe', meaning 'pursuer'

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with the British political party from the 17th century

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used to describe supporters of the monarchy during the Exclusion Crisis

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