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Veronique
GirlFrench, Latin· “French form of Veronica”
- Meaning
- French form of Veronica (origin disputed)
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- vehr-uh-NEEK
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #10,064
- US babies 2025
- 10
- Best rank
- #1,471 (1972)
- Peak year
- 1972
Meaning and origin of Veronique
Veronique is often said to mean “French form of Veronica”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Latin roots.
Veronique is the French form of Veronica. The origin of Veronica is debated: it is often explained through the Latin vera icon, true image, linked to the legend of Saint Veronica and the cloth bearing Christ's face, but many scholars see it as a form of Berenice, from the Greek for bringing victory. The name has long been common in France and French-speaking Canada. It is said vehr-uh-NEEK in English, close to the French vay-roh-NEEK. Veronique has a polished, continental elegance. Vero and Nique are casual short forms.
Popularity over time
Veronique first appears in US Social Security records in 1952. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,471 in 1972, the same year it reached its highest count of 66 babies. In 2025, 10 babies were named Veronique, and it ranked #10,064 nationally. That is 67% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,606 in 1980, #5,931 in 2000, #8,673 in 2010, and #10,064 in 2025. Of the 1,460 US girls named Veronique since records began, 23% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 292 babies. Since 2010, 117 more have been named Veronique.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Audrea, Jeneen, Lasandra, Ammie, and Ranee.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Veronique is usually pronounced vehr-uh-NEEK, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with V and ends in “-ue”.
Middle names for Veronique
A few middle names that flow with Veronique: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Veronique
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Veronique mean?
Veronique is often said to mean “French form of Veronica”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Veronique?
Veronique has French, Latin, and Greek roots. Veronique is the French form of Veronica.
Is Veronique a popular name?
Not especially. Veronique ranked #10,064 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Veronique a boy or girl name?
Veronique is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Veronique?
Veronique is usually pronounced vehr-uh-NEEK. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings