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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. John44%
  2. Joseph50%
  3. Connie53%
  4. Karl53%
  5. Constance53%
  6. Barbara55%
  7. Terri55%
  8. Teresa55%
  9. Theresa55%
  10. Roberta56%

Love potential for Nica

Top 10

  1. Penny96%
  2. Ronnie96%
  3. Janet96%
  4. Denise96%
  5. Laurie94%
  6. Renee94%
  7. Colleen94%
  8. Yvonne94%
  9. Barry94%
  10. Brenda93%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Lee48%
  3. Johnny55%
  4. Melody59%
  5. Jon60%
  6. Don60%
  7. Marilyn60%
  8. Jimmy61%
  9. Jim61%
  10. Wanda61%

Professional potential for Nica

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy44%
  2. Melody45%
  3. Johnny47%
  4. Randy48%
  5. Bonnie49%
  6. Janet49%
  7. Phyllis49%
  8. Terry50%
  9. Ronnie52%
  10. Cindy52%

Crush potential for Nica

Bottom 10

  1. John46%
  2. Constance50%
  3. Connie50%
  4. Roberta51%
  5. Karl51%
  6. Martha51%
  7. Barbara53%
  8. Joseph53%
  9. Ann58%
  10. Anne58%
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