Find out how popular the first name Verronica has been for the last 9 years (from 1977 to 1985) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Verronica by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Verronica is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1985, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Verronica.

The history of the first name Verronica

The name Verronica has its origins in the Latin language, where it is derived from the word "vera" meaning "true." It is believed to have emerged during the early centuries of the Christian era, potentially inspired by the legend of Saint Veronica, who is said to have wiped the face of Jesus with a veil as he carried the cross.

In the apocryphal Acts of Pilate, a woman named Veronica (or Berenice) is mentioned as curing an illness by pressing a cloth to Christ's face, leaving an imprint of his features behind. This story, though not part of the canonical Gospels, helped popularize the name among early Christian communities across Europe and the Mediterranean region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Church historian Eusebius of Caesarea, who mentions a woman named Verronica in his work "Ecclesiastical History." Over the centuries, various spellings and variations emerged, including Veronica, Veronika, and Berenice.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Verronica. Saint Veronica Giuliani (1660-1727), an Italian mystic and Capuchin nun, is one of the most famous. Another prominent figure was Veronica Franco (1546-1591), a renowned Venetian courtesan, poet, and writer during the Renaissance period.

In the realm of literature, Verronica is the name of a character in William Shakespeare's play "The Two Gentlemen of Verona." Additionally, Veronica Guerin (1958-1996), an Irish journalist and author, gained recognition for her investigative work on organized crime in Dublin before her tragic murder.

Princess Veronica of Bavaria (1923-2021), a member of the Bavarian royal family, was also known by this name, as was Veronica Lake (1922-1973), an iconic American film actress and star of the 1940s Hollywood era.

While these examples span different eras and cultures, they illustrate the enduring appeal and historical significance of the name Verronica, a moniker deeply rooted in Christian tradition and legend, yet embraced across diverse contexts throughout the centuries.

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