Veronica

Meaning of Veronica

Likely means "she who brings victory" or "true image". It might come from the Greek name Berenice, combined with the Latin word "vera" meaning "true".

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Popularity of Veronica

Veronica has cooled off, slipping to #427 in 2025, down from a peak of #142 in 2000.

Notable people named Veronica

• Veronica Lake
  American actress and pin-up
• Veronica Roth
  American novelist (Divergent series)
• Veronica Cartwright
  British-American actress
• Veronica Campbell-Brown
  Jamaican Olympic sprinter
• Veronica Guerin
  Irish crime reporter

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Questions about the name Veronica

What does the name Veronica mean?

Veronica means likely means "she who brings victory" or "true image". it might come from the greek name berenice, combined with the latin word "vera" meaning "true", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Veronica a boy's or a girl's name?

Veronica is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Veronica?

In 2025, Veronica ranked #427 for girls, down from #392 the year before.

When was Veronica most popular?

Veronica peaked at #142 in 2000.