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Re: Greek name for Victoria
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Catalina's right, but who wants to be named after a running shoe? Veronica would be a nicer option - means Bringer of Victory (you can see the Nike in there, disguised as Nica).
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> Catalina's right, but who wants to be named after a running shoe?Speak for yourself, Puma :PHehe, but seriously, 'though the shoe was named after the Greek word for victor, the name Nike is thankfully not pronounced like the shoe Nike but more along the lines of Nicky or Nikki.
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