Veronica is of Latin origin, derived from the male given name 'Vero' which means 'truth'. It gained prominence through the 14th-century play 'The Second Shepherd's Play', where Veronica was the wife of a shepherd named Gabriellus. The name Veronica is also associated with Saint Veronica, who is believed to have offered her veil to Jesus Christ on his way to Golgotha to wipe his face. This act of kindness has led many to associate the name Veronica with compassion and selflessness.
The name Veronnica experienced a gradual decline in popularity from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, with a brief spike in 1990. After that, it became quite uncommon, with only two occurrences recorded in the years 2004 and 2008 respectively.