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At a Glance: Name: Veronica – Meaning: bringer of victory (from Berenice/Pherenike) – Origin: Greek (via Latin) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: vur-ON-ik-ah
Veronica (pronounced vur-ON-ik-ah) is a Greek name that came into English by way of Latin. Despite a popular claim that it means 'true image' — a folk etymology tied to the Latin phrase vera icon and the Saint Veronica veil legend — the name actually traces back to Berenice, meaning 'bringer of victory.'
Meaning & Origin of Veronica
Meaning: Bringer of victory (from berenice/pherenike).
Origin: Greek (via Latin).
A common claim: Veronica means 'true image' Actually: This is a folk etymology from the Latin phrase vera icon, linked to the Saint Veronica veil legend; the name itself actually derives from Berenice, meaning 'bringer of victory.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Veronica
Phonetic: vur-ON-ik-ah IPA: /vəˈrɑːnɪkə/
Popularity of Veronica
Veronica hit its peak popularity in 1976, when it ranked #68 with 4,022 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #392, with 804 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Veronica mean?
Bringer of victory (from berenice/pherenike). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Veronica)
How do you pronounce Veronica?
Veronica is pronounced vur-ON-ik-ah (IPA: /vəˈrɑːnɪkə/).
Is Veronica a popular name right now?
Veronica peaked at #68 in 1976 and is ranked #392 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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