What Does the Name Veronica Mean?

Veronica is a girl's name of Latin / Greek origin meaning “true image (Latin vera + Greek eikon); also linked to Berenice 'bringing victory'.”

Updated June 2026

NameVeronica
Genderfemale
OriginLatin / Greek
Meaningtrue image (Latin vera + Greek eikon); also linked to Berenice 'bringing victory'
VariantsVeronika, Verena, Weronika, Verónica
PopularityPopular across Catholic Europe and Latin America; especially common in Italy, Poland, and Spanish-speaking countries.

The meaning and origin of Veronica

The name Veronica means true image (Latin vera + Greek eikon); also linked to Berenice 'bringing victory' and has Latin / Greek origins. From Latin 'vera icon' ('true image'), tied to the legend of Saint Veronica; it is also a Latinized form of the Greek name Berenike ('bringing victory').

Variants and related names

Veronica is related to several other names you may recognize: Veronika, Verena, Weronika, Verónica. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Veronica?

Popular across Catholic Europe and Latin America; especially common in Italy, Poland, and Spanish-speaking countries.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Veronica mean?+

The name Veronica means “true image (Latin vera + Greek eikon); also linked to Berenice 'bringing victory'” and is of Latin / Greek origin.

What is the origin of the name Veronica?+

Veronica originates from Latin / Greek.

Is Veronica a popular name?+

Yes — see the popularity note above for how Veronica has trended in the US over time.

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Sources

  1. Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first namesBehind the Name
  2. US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by yearSocial Security Administration
  3. A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford ReferenceOxford University Press

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