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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

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi56%
  2. Greta57%
  3. Gretchen57%
  4. Misty64%
  5. Candy67%
  6. Tabitha67%
  7. Ginger69%
  8. Charity69%
  9. Alisa71%
  10. Mandy71%

Love potential for Nica

Top 10

  1. Yvette96%
  2. Marcy96%
  3. Tracie96%
  4. Monique96%
  5. Kelli96%
  6. Jenifer94%
  7. Kellie94%
  8. Tonia93%
  9. Jami93%
  10. Nikki92%

Bottom 10

  1. Alisa60%
  2. Angelique61%
  3. Misty62%
  4. Candy64%
  5. Ingrid69%
  6. Jolene69%
  7. Ginger71%
  8. Kenya71%
  9. Ronda71%
  10. Deana71%

Professional potential for Nica

Top 10

  1. Deana81%
  2. Kari80%
  3. Tonia80%
  4. Trina80%
  5. Kristy78%
  6. Kristine78%
  7. Kristi78%
  8. Kristie78%
  9. Raquel77%
  10. Karin76%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty42%
  2. Jolene49%
  3. Candy49%
  4. Yvette49%
  5. Keri49%
  6. Shanna51%
  7. Aimee52%
  8. Amie52%
  9. Charity52%
  10. Traci52%

Crush potential for Nica

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi51%
  2. Greta66%
  3. Gretchen66%
  4. Karin71%
  5. Candy72%
  6. Shauna74%
  7. Shawna74%
  8. Misty74%
  9. Alisa74%
  10. Nikki75%
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