what is tori
What does Tori mean? Tori [tori]â¼ as a girls' name is pronounced TOR-ee. It is of Japanese origin, and the meaning of Tori is bird. In English use, Tori short forms and independent names are mostly derived from Victoria (Latin) victory, but may also be the feminine use of surnames. Actress Tori Spelling; pop singer Tori Amos.