Veronica Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Veronica Name at a Glance

Name	Veronica
Meaning	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.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Veronica Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Veronica means “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”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Veronica Name Origin

Our database records Veronica under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Veronica a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Veronica is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Veronica

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