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Veronica is a popular Latin name often given to girls. It comes from the Latin words "vera icon," which mean "true image." Many famous people, characters, and even plants and places share this name.

People Named Veronica

Many interesting people throughout history and today are named Veronica.

Singers and Performers

  • Veronica: An American dance singer known for her energetic music.
  • Veronica Finn: A singer who was popular in the past.
  • Veronica Lake: A famous American film actress from the 1940s, known for her unique hairstyle.
  • Veronica Mehta: A British Asian singer who blends different music styles.
  • The Veronicas: This is a pop rock group from Australia made up of twin sisters, Lisa and Jessica Origliasso. They are very popular with young audiences.
  • Elvis Costello wrote a song called "Veronica".

Other Notable People

  • Veronica De La Cruz: A well-known news anchor who works for CNN.
  • Veronica Giuliani: An Italian saint who lived a very religious life.
  • Verónica Páez: An athlete from Argentina who is a marathon runner. She competes in long-distance races.
  • Veronica Ruiz de Velasco: A Mexican artist who creates unique paintings in a style called neo-figurative art.
  • Saint Veronica: A legendary figure in Christianity. She is famous for a story where she offered her veil to Jesus.

Fictional Characters

  • Veronica Lodge: A popular character from the Archie Comics universe. She is a rich teenage girl and a friend of Archie Andrews.

Places Called Veronica

  • Veronica: There is a city named Veronica in Argentina.

Plants Named Veronica

  • Veronica: This is the scientific name for a group of plants often called Speedwells. They are known for their small, pretty flowers.

Technology and Media

  • V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. (Very Easy Rodent-Oriented Net-Wide Index to Computer Archives): This was an early computer search engine used to find information on the internet, especially for a system called Gopher.
  • Veronica: A television channel in The Netherlands that broadcasts various shows.
  • Veronica Mars: A popular American television series that stars actress Kristen Bell. It is a mystery drama about a young detective.
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