Veronica
View all girl namesPlus IconVeronica is a Biblical name of Latin origin, given to the woman who used a cloth to wipe Jesus's face on his way to crucifixion. That gave the name its meaning—true image.
Famous people who sported the name Veronica include classic actresses Veronica Lake and Veronica Cartwright, author Veronica Roth, singer Ronnie Spector, and a pair of saints. In pop culture, there's Veronica Lodge from the Archie comics, and the teen detective Veronica Mars from the TV show.
Not many other names sport this unique meaning, but you could go for a foreign variation on the name, like the French Veronique or the short-and-sweet Nica.
Veronica has been a top 400 name for most of the past century, and it peaked in popularity from the 1970s to 1980s, when it made it into the top 100.
Veronica in quotes:
"Do you suppose, that waiting hands on eyes, Veronica has gone to hide?
And all the time she laughs at those who shout her name and steal her clothes. Veronica, Veronica." — "Veronica" by Elvis Costello
"Since I was young, I have always known this: Life damages us, every one. We can’t escape that damage. But now, I am also learning this: We can be mended. We mend each other.” — Veronica Roth, Divergent
“I was always a rebel and probably could have got much farther had I changed my attitude. But when you think about it, I got pretty far without changing attitudes. I'm happier with that.” — Veronica Lake
Meanings
Greek Baby Names Meaning:
In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Veronica is: Honest image. Biblical - from the maiden who handed Christ her handkerchief on the way to Calvary. His likeness miraculously appeared on the handkerchief, thus she received her name.
Latin Baby Names Meaning:
In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Veronica is: True image; honest image. Biblical - from the maiden who handed Christ her handkerchief on the way to Calvary. His likeness miraculously appeared on the handkerchief, thus she received her name.
American Baby Names Meaning:
In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Veronica is: True image; honest image. Biblical - from the maiden who handed Christ her handkerchief on the way to Calvary. His likeness miraculously appeared on the handkerchief, thus she received her name.