Veronica
Origin of the name Veronica:
Of debated origin and meaning, some believe it to be derived from the Late Latin veraiconica, the word given to a piece of cloth or garment with a representation of the face of Christ on it. Veraiconica is composed of the elements verus (true) and iconicus (of or belonging to an image). Alternatively, Veronica is thought to be a variant form of Berenice (bringer of victory), a derivative of the Greek Berenikē, which is a variant of the older name Pherenikē, a compound name composed from the elements pherein (to bring) and nikē (victory).
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I named my daughter Veronica in 2008. I am continually complimented on what a beautiful name it is and how "You don't hear it too much anymore".
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Ron, Ronnie, Vera, Vero, Nica, Nicky, Ricky, Ronni
Ronz, Ronzi, The one my dad calls me -- Ronica.
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St. Veronica, who according to legend wiped Jesus' face on the way to his crucifixion
Veronica Castro, Mexican actress and TV hostess
Veronica Lake, American film actress
Veronica Guerin, Irish journalist
Veronica Ancona, Scottish impressionist/actress- Veronica in song, story & screen: | Edit
Veronica "Ronnie" Lodge, a teenage fictional character in the Archie Comics series
"Veronica Mars," a television series starring Kristen Bell
"Veronica," a song by Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney
The Veronicas, twin sister pop rock group from Australia
Veronica Sawyer - Winona Ryder's character in the movie Heathers (the un-Heather)
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Global Popularity of the Name Veronica
- #14 in Ukraine
- #257 in Canada (Alberta)
- #261 in United States
- #282 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #291 in Norway
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