Veronique

The first name Veronique (Véronique) is the French variant of the name Veronika and is considered a Latinized form of the ancient Greek Pherenike (Φερενίκη). In German, this name means 'the victorious one' or 'the victorious'.

What does the name Veronique mean?

Veronique (Véronique) is a feminine first name that appears in French spelling and is based on the name Veronika. This, in turn, is a Latinized variant of the ancient Greek name Pherenike (Φερενίκη). The German translation of the name is 'the victorious one' or 'the victorious'. The origin of the name can be found in the ancient Greek language, derived from the terms phérō (φέρω) or phérein (φέρειν), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bring', and nī́kē (νῑ́κη), which stands for 'victory' or 'success'. The name is especially known through the veneration of Saint Veronica of Jerusalem, who was a disciple of Jesus and offered him a cloth during his way to the cross, on which his image appeared. This medieval legend is influenced by the church Latin term vera icon, meaning 'the true image'. Therefore, Veronika was occasionally mistakenly derived from the Latin word vera, which means 'true', and the Greek Eikóna (εικόνα) for 'the image'. Other variants include Berenike, Berenice, Berenisse, Bernicia, Veronica, Verenice, Vereniz, Veronia, Verona, and Weronika. Common diminutives are Frona, Vroni, and Vreana.

Where does the name Veronique come from?

The name Veronique is a feminine first name with ancient Greek roots, meaning 'the victorious one' or 'the victorious'.

How do you pronounce Veronique?

The pronunciation of Veronique is four to five syllables and is rendered as 'Ve-ro-ni-que' [veʁoˈniːk]. The open syllable structure provides a harmonious, flowing sound. The final '-que' gives the name a clear and distinct finish. Overall, Veronique conveys an elegant and rhythmically calm impression.

When is the name day of Veronique?

The name day for Veronique is celebrated on February 4 and July 9.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Veronique is rather rare. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 1963 at position 204. In the last ten years, Veronique has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it at 3,879th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,583rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Nicky / Nique / Roni / Vera / Vernon / Vero / Veroni / Veronika / Vre / Vroni / Wera

Famous people

• Veronique Augereau (actress from France)
• Veronique Beliveau (actress from Canada)
• Veronique Belleter (Belgian cyclist)
• Veronique Bizot (writer from France)
• Veronique Bonnecaze (musician from the United Kingdom)
• Veronique Branquinho (Belgian designer)
• Veronique Brouquier (French fencer)
• Veronique Chevalier (French singer)
• Veronique Claudel (French biathlete)
• Veronique Cloutier (American actress)
• Veronique de Roose (Belgian cyclist)
• Veronique Delbourg (French actress)
• Veronique Filozof (Swiss illustrator)
• Veronique Genest (French actress)
• Veronique Gens (French soprano)
• Véronique Gens (French opera singer (soprano))
• Veronique Hronek (German alpine skier)
• Veronique Jannot (actress from Germany)
• Veronique Jardin (swimmer from France)
• Veronique Labonte (Canadian cyclist)