Veronika
Girl name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Veronika: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2008.
Veronika is a lovely international variant of Veronica, ultimately derived from the Greek name Berenike, meaning "bearer of victory," but later famously associated with the Latin phrase *vera iconica* ("true image") due to Saint Veronica's veil. In Scotland, Veronika offers a slightly more exotic twist on the familiar Veronica, popular in Central and Eastern Europe yet completely at home here. One of the most famous Veronikas is the tragic heroine of Patrick Süskind's novel *Perfume*, while the name also brings to mind the Czech singer Veronika Fischer. Unlike its English counterpart, Veronika carries a distinctly melodic, three-syllable rhythm that often appeals to parents seeking a name with both grace and international flair.
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20085 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 24since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 24%vs prior 5y