Veruca
Fact sheet
- Name
- Veruca
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Veruca is an Italian girl's name that carries the meaning 'the wart' or 'the thorn wart'.
What does the name Veruca mean?
The name Veruca has its origin in the Latin word 'verruca', which means 'wart'. Sometimes it is also interpreted as a Romanian variant of the name Vera, which means 'the faithful'.
Where does the name Veruca come from?
The name Veruca has Latin roots and means 'the wart'. The Latin word 'verruca' stands for 'wart'. It can be found in Romanian and Slavic languages.
How do you pronounce Veruca?
Ve-ru-ka
Popularity
In Germany, Veruca is a rather rare first name. So far, it has never appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was 4,442nd place in the Canadian name charts in 2010. Between 1980 and 2024, Veruca was given as a first name in Canada less than 10 times, earning it 8,258th place. In the last ten years, no child has been named with this name there.
Famous people
- Veruca Salt (character from 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory')
Frequently asked questions about the name Veruca
What does the name Veruca mean?
The name Veruca is derived from the Latin word 'verruca', which means 'wart'. In some contexts, it is also regarded as a Romanian variant of the name Vera, which means 'the faithful'.
Where does the name Veruca come from?
Veruca has Latin roots and is found in various languages, particularly in Romanian and Slavic.
How popular is the name Veruca?
The name Veruca is relatively rare and has gained some popularity in recent years, but it is still not widely used.