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Veronique

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Pronounced vay-roh-NEEK /veɪ.roʊˈniːk/Medium

Meaning: Veronique is the French form of Veronica. The name is traditionally connected to St Veronica, who in Christian devotional tradition wiped the face of Jesus on the way to Calvary; the name is often explained from Latin vera icon, 'true image,' though scholars also link Veronica to the Greek name Berenice ('bringer of victory'). We note both readings.Low

In 30 seconds: The French Veronica: Veronique, tied to St Veronica and the 'true image' tradition (said 'vay-roh-NEEK').
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningVeronique is the French form of Veronica. The name is traditionally connected to St Veronica, who in Christian devotional tradition wiped the face of Jesus on the way to Calvary; the name is often explained from Latin vera icon, 'true image,' though scholars also link Veronica to the Greek name Berenice ('bringer of victory'). We note both readings.
U.S. rank (2022)#15165 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,449

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219522022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Veronique is the French form of Veronica. Devotional tradition ties it to St Veronica of the Passion and to Latin vera icon, 'true image'; a competing account derives Veronica from Greek Berenice, 'bringer of victory.' Both readings are current and we give both respectfully. In France it is a classic (said 'vay-roh-NEEK').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., where Veronica is the standard form. Rare, French, and elegant.

Did you know? Veronique is French for Veronica — a name long explained from Latin vera icon, 'true image,' after the cloth St Veronica is said to have offered on the road to Calvary. Scholars also trace Veronica to the Greek Berenice, and we note both honestly (said 'vay-roh-NEEK').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Veronique — French form of Veronica; vera icon and Berenice readings both noted

Variations

VeronicaVeronikaVeronica

Nicknames

VeroRonnieNique

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Veronique mean?

Veronique is French for Veronica, often explained from Latin vera icon, 'true image,' after St Veronica; some scholars link it instead to Greek Berenice.

How do you pronounce Veronique?

It's said vay-roh-NEEK /veɪ.roʊˈniːk/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Veronique a boy or girl name?

Veronique is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Veronique?

Veronique is rare for girls in the U.S., though a classic in French-speaking countries.

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