Comments for the name Veronica

Ronja, pronounced "Ron-yah", is the Russian short form of Veronica/Veronika.

Also can mean "bringing victory" from the Greek words phero meaning "to bring" and nike meaning "victory".

This name is also used in Russia (third syllable stressed).

The main character in the show Veronica Mars.

Veronica is also found in the Bible. She wiped the face of Jesus after he had carried the cross up the hill.

Actually, the name "Veronica" and the story of the woman wiping Jesus' face on the Via Dolorosa is not in the Bible. It's kind of a legend in the Catholic tradition.

So this isn't a real person but whenever I hear the name Veronica I think of Veronica Lodge from the Archie comic books I read as a kid. Crazy I know but it's not a very pretty name.

I think this name is strong and very intelligent-sounding. I love it.

There are two great songs, "Veronica" by Elvis Costello and "Veronica" by the Swedish Cornelis Vreeswijk. A friend of mine is named after the second song.
Veronica Lake was an actress of the 40's.
Veronica (Ronnie) Bennet was a singer in the 60's popgroup The Ronettes and married to producer Phil Spector.

A bearer of this name is the actress of the late 30's and 40's: Veronica Lake. She starred in many classic films such as The Blue Dahlia and This Gun For Hire.

Veronica Lake was born Constance Frances Marie Ockelman.

I love this name, it sounds strong yet elegant. :)

"Veronica" is the name of a flower. That is why in Bulgaria "Veronica" has a nameday on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter) - the day of flowers and willows (the names of trees also have a nameday).

Veronica Sawyer (played by Winona Ryder) is the main character in the 1989 dark comedy Heathers. In the film, Veronica is one of the Heathers, a group of popular girls who all share the same name--Veronica being the exception in the group. She meets a boy called JD (Christian Slater) and under his influence, begins to kill all the popular students in school and makes their deaths look like suicides.

Ugh. I despise the name Veronica, but one of my best friends - a twin - is named Veronica, so I've gotten used to it. I usually just call her Ronnie, and since her twin's name is Ruby, that sounds good together.

Listen to the German pronunciation of Veronica here:
http://www.nordicnames.de/Aussprache.html.

Love it. Especially the combos Veronica Grace and Veronica Christal.

Elegant name, but I don't like the nickname Ronnie.

This name will always make me think of this extremely odd, paranoid, and somewhat insane girl that I used to know. She sort of ruined it for this name. Not that I was really a big fan of it in the first place though.

Veronica is my name and what I like most about it is: a) it isn't very common and I've never met another Veronica b) where I'm from there's no obvious nickname to it, so people actually call me by my given name and not some lame nickname.

Veronica Franco (1546-1591) was a poet and courtesan in sixteenth-century Venice.

Reminds me too much of the word 'verruca'. :O Surely that's not good.

I love it, it is poetic. My grandmother's name, born 1920, Ireland.

This is my name and I absolutely despise it. When people hear it they automatically think Archie and Veronica or Veronica Mars. Even though it's not common, there isn't really much that is unusual about it and the only thing people tend to say about it is "How do you spell it?". But that's just my take on my name. Could just be me. ^^

I absolutely hate this name because it reminds of a snotty, upper class, spoiled, rich bimbo.

Popular girl. Total snob. You get the idea.

I bet people get Veronica confused with Victoria.

The name is pretty and quite cool, but the fact that this is one of Madonna's middle names has ruined the name for me. I also hate the nicknames you can get out of this name, the ones I can think of are Ron (ew!) and Ronnie. I don't like Nicki either. This rather sounds like the name of a woman with dark, very long hair, pale skin, dark eyes, and a slender figure.

My sister's name is Veronica and she likes her name fairly well. Her nickname is just simply V. Other nicknames, I've heard, are Ronnie and Ron, but my sister doesn't appreciate those kinds of nicknames.

This is my name and I love it. Growing up, I never met another Veronica until I was in my late twenties (I am 37 now). People always compliment my name stating that it is beautiful, classic and one you don't hear much. For some reason guys find this name sexy--they picture a beautiful, intelligent woman--I guess this is due to Veronica Lake and the Veronica from Archie. I always laugh when I actually find a Veronica in a movie and she is some hot chick. The nicknames are Ron or Ronnie, which are ok to me, I just don't introduce myself as Ron or Ronnie. A lot of friends call me Vee which I like better. I have read that Von or Vonny is also used. One note--this seems to sound better with a short last name--my last name is 4 syllables so when I say my name it is quite a mouthful! I always wished my last name was something short like Lane or Reed. I do get called Victoria a lot, and just correct the person and laugh. I am torn between wanting to hear it more and not wanting to--as I don't want it to end like another Emily or Eva.

As a Veronica myself, I've never really appreciated being nicknamed Ronnie. My mother started calling me Nikki instead and a friend from Mexico always called me "Vero", with that pretty little rolling "rrr".

Like some users above, I loathe being associated with Bettie and Veronica. When I introduce myself to people, I generally tell them, "Veronica, like the Elvis Costello song", so I don't have to hear, "Like Bettie and Veronica?!"

As a child, I couldn't stand my name and insisted on going by Nikki (my dad still just calls me Nick). However, as I grew older, I began to appreciate the fact that I wasn't another Michelle or Jessica. Now, of course, I absolutely love my name, especially if someone calls me Veronique with my middle name. So hurrah for all the other Veronicas out there.

The only problem is that people get confused and call me Victoria a lot. And I hate that name.

Dame Cicely Veronica Wedgwood (1910-97) was a famous English historian. She used her middle name rather than her first.

I like the name because it starts with a V.

"Roni" or "Ronny" is a cute nickname.

I love the name Veronica because my dad has always loved it. Plus, I think the nickname Ronnie for a girl is cute.

I think the nickname Nica is cute. Also, this name always reminds me of a book I read when I was younger called Peter and Veronica.

I think this is such a beautiful name. I think 'Ver' or 'Vera' is a cute nickname. 'Ron' and 'Ronnie' are okay too.

Many people who know me like my name; they always compliment on how different it is from the norm. I, on the other hand, personally despised my name for the longest time (up until I turned fifteen). I can really appreciate my name now-a-days, and I've had so many nicknames, my family calling me Vero, and friends calling me Nikki, Ronnie, V, Vyeroshka and Veroshka (Russian nicknames?). It's a culturally diverse name and I think it has a strong and dignified feel to it. But it's true that in most media, Veronicas are usually snobby and other not so nice words. Lol. :]

My name is Veronica and I love it! My name is unique and interesting. The only two downsides to this name (that I have found) are:

1. The rich, snobby heiress stereotype (probably from the "Archie" comics)

2. Confusion with Victoria - I get called Victoria all the time!

Some nicknames I've had are Vee, Vern, and Ronnie (I absolutely hate being called Ronnie, though).

Veronica Fisher is the name of Judy Garland's character in the 1949 film, "In the Good Old Summertime".

I like this name almost against my will.

Veronica Lodge is the rich love interest of Archie Andrews in Archie Comics. She is the longtime rival of girl-next-door Betty Cooper for Archie's affections.

Veronika is the Russian version of this name.

Australian electro-pop/rock group The Veronicas, made up of sisters Jessica and Lisa. They got the name from Veronica Sawyer in the film Heathers, because when asked if she's a Heather (one of the popular clique, all three of whom are called Heather), she replies 'No, I'm a Veronica.' I like this name since I heard The Veronicas.

Veronica Taylor is a voice actress for anime shows. She voiced Ash Ketchum, Delia Ketchum, and May for seasons 1-8 in Pokemon. She also voiced Fololo and Falala and Sirica in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! and Kisara from Yugioh! Duel Monsters.

Veronica is vibrant!

Veronica was not the woman's name. According to legend, the woman's name was Seraphia. 'Veronica' is simply a mishmash of the Latin phrase for the veil relic "vera icon". The name of the relic became a name for the legendary woman over time.

This name is frequently used in The Netherlands as well.

This is one of my favorite names ever. It sounds pretty, and it makes me think of a independent, strong, free-spirited girl. I also like how it sounds kind of retro.

I really like this name, although I don't like the nickname Ronnie, but I suppose some other nicknames that could be used are: Vee, Vera, and I suppose you could use Evie as well, which are all much better nicknames, in my opinion, although personally I wouldn't shorten it to a nickname; I think it (Veronica) sounds really classy and usable said in its entirety. :)

My name is Veronica, and my family calls me "Vern." Sometimes I don't like that nickname because it is generally used as a nickname for Vernon, but I despise the nickname Ron/Ronnie/Nika, so I suppose "Vern" is OK.

My parents named me after the flower and the Elvis Costello song. Sometimes I wish I had a more normal name, but Veronica is nice.

Other nicknames for Veronica could be:
Vern
Vera
Nona
Rana

Saint Veronica is the patron of photographers and laundry workers.

This is my name and I like it, but I dislike how many books use the name Veronica for a mean girl. It's most likely because of the whole Veronica and Archie thing, but most Veronicas out there are nice people!

I only know one Veronica, and we just call her "Veronica," except for the occasional "Vero," with a rolling r's.

A famous bearer of the name is Veronica Maggio, a Swedish singer.

A lyrical but strong name with an illustrious history. Works well in many languages and offers a variety of potential nicknames, for better or worse. Veronica is my favorite flower genus, and I have found bearers of the name to be not unlike the wildflowers themselves: petite, prettily unassuming, and elegant. Two of the most gorgeous women I've ever known were Veronicas.

Veronica derives from the ancient Greek feminine name:
ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗ < ΦΕΡΕΝΙΚΗ < ΦΕΡΕ-ΝΙΚΗ = bring, bear victory. Name of Greek queens in hellenistic period. (in Macedonia, Egypt, ancestor of Kleopatra).

Veronica Cartwright is an American actress.

Living with the name Veronica I've had people either completely forget may name and call me things like: Victoria, Monica, Vanessa and various other 'V' names or I'll get things like "Oh! You mean like Veronica Lodge from the Archie comics?"

And of course I get to say "Yes, like Veronica Lodge."

This answer drives me nuts because I was actually named after Veronica Lodge who my dad happened to like at the time of my birth.

I can't complain too much though, I do love my name... even though my Uncle Ron insists I'm named after him... Oh that poor, misguided soul...

It has this sassy and modern feeling to it and sounds cool.

No offense, but I find Veronica to be a snobby name. Basically because people tend to choose "Veronica" for the snobby, stuck-up, mean girls in books and movies (like in the "Archie"/"Veronica and Betty" comics). If it weren't for this, Veronica would be a pretty, classy name. I like the nickname "Ronnie", though if I were to call my daughter that, "Ronnie" would be her real name.