Veronica is a female given name of Latin origin, meaning "true image" or "bearing victory." It was popularized by Saint Veronica, who is believed to have offered Christ her veil as he carried the cross on his way to crucifixion. The veil is said to bear an image of Christ's face, hence the name's association with "true image." Veronica has been a favored name among Catholics and has appeared in literature and arts throughout history. It is often shortened to Ronnie or Vero.
"The name Veronica was quite popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with a total of 11 babies named Veronica born between 1976 and 1983."