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Nica

Girl Name day: August 27 In French: Monique
Nica is a short form of Monica: on birth records it is written Monica (250,234 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Monica page. Also a short form of Monique, Domenica, Jenica.
Origin: uncertain (Greek or North African). Meaning: counselor / advisor (uncertain etymology).
Disputed etymology: perhaps from the Greek 'monos' ('alone, only') or from a North African Berber origin; popularly interpreted as 'counselor.'

Name day for Nica

August 27

Why this day? Nica is a short form of Monica, and shares its name day.

Nica is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on August 27; Spain and Argentina on July 9; Italy on February 4.

The story of the name Nica

Nica is a short form of Monica. It keeps its origin (uncertain (Greek or North African)) and meaning — counselor / advisor (uncertain etymology), and shares its name day, August 27.

On birth records, Nica is rarely written as such: the Nicas are Monicas (250,234 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Monica page. Nica is also a short form of Monique, Domenica, Jenica.

Frequently asked questions about Nica

What does Nica mean?

Nica is a short form of Monica, which means counselor / advisor (uncertain etymology).

When is Nica's name day?

August 27, together with Monica: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nica a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Monica.

Nica's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Nica

Top 10

  1. Reba96%
  2. Reva96%
  3. Catharine95%
  4. Aletha94%
  5. Vivian93%
  6. Gladys93%
  7. Sondra92%
  8. June92%
  9. Effie92%
  10. Carlota92%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna45%
  2. Ruthie48%
  3. Ruth48%
  4. Bertie50%
  5. Iona51%
  6. Ione52%
  7. Agnes54%
  8. Inez54%
  9. Hildegarde54%
  10. Floy56%

Love potential for Nica

Bottom 10

  1. Sybil54%
  2. Iona55%
  3. Sibyl57%
  4. Ione57%
  5. Lola57%
  6. Freeda57%
  7. Neoma58%
  8. Ouida58%
  9. Ada58%
  10. Leonor59%

Professional potential for Nica

Bottom 10

  1. Idella42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Tillie42%
  5. Minna44%
  6. Letha46%
  7. Ila46%
  8. Rubie47%
  9. Tessie47%
  10. Vincenza47%

Crush potential for Nica

Bottom 10

  1. Erna44%
  2. Bertie45%
  3. Agnes49%
  4. Hildegarde49%
  5. Inez49%
  6. Ruth51%
  7. Ruthie51%
  8. Ione53%
  9. Alberta54%
  10. Neva54%
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