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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. Fredrick96%
  2. Perry96%
  3. Sheryl96%
  4. Rae96%
  5. Becky96%
  6. Freddie96%
  7. Tammie95%
  8. Donnie95%
  9. Sherri94%
  10. Ron93%

Love potential for Nica

Bottom 10

  1. Van52%
  2. Kurt57%
  3. Janis57%
  4. Matt61%
  5. Byron61%
  6. Jan63%
  7. Dwight64%
  8. Darwin64%
  9. Randal64%
  10. Garry64%

Professional potential for Nica

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette42%
  2. Daryl46%
  3. Dee46%
  4. Garry48%
  5. Lorie49%
  6. Matt49%
  7. Sandy49%
  8. Bernadette49%
  9. Rudy49%
  10. Janette49%

Crush potential for Nica

Top 10

  1. Freddie96%
  2. Perry96%
  3. Sherri96%
  4. Tammie96%
  5. Bret96%
  6. Pam96%
  7. Cheri96%
  8. Brad96%
  9. Sheryl96%
  10. Gale96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt56%
  2. Jan58%
  3. Trudy59%
  4. Therese61%
  5. Teri61%
  6. Dwight63%
  7. Bradford64%
  8. Pete64%
  9. Janine65%
  10. Robbie65%
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