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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. Brian90%
  2. Darren85%
  3. Troy85%
  4. Scott83%
  5. Brent83%
  6. Bradley83%
  7. Jeremy82%
  8. Rodney81%
  9. Lance80%
  10. Jason79%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane44%
  2. Shawn44%
  3. Eric61%
  4. Chad64%
  5. Andre64%
  6. Marc64%
  7. Mario66%
  8. Erik69%
  9. Derrick73%
  10. Wesley75%

Love potential for Nica

Top 10

  1. Andre83%
  2. Jeremy82%
  3. Brian81%
  4. Troy81%
  5. Rodney80%
  6. Bradley80%
  7. Lance78%
  8. Brent77%
  9. Scott77%
  10. Mario75%

Bottom 10

  1. Marc63%
  2. Shane65%
  3. Shawn65%
  4. Chad66%
  5. Eric67%
  6. Erik67%
  7. Wesley69%
  8. Darren70%
  9. Jason73%
  10. Mario75%

Professional potential for Nica

Top 10

  1. Brian77%
  2. Shawn77%
  3. Shane77%
  4. Erik76%
  5. Marc72%
  6. Eric71%
  7. Troy70%
  8. Brent68%
  9. Jason68%
  10. Derrick66%

Bottom 10

  1. Wesley55%
  2. Darren55%
  3. Jeremy57%
  4. Rodney57%
  5. Scott61%
  6. Mario61%
  7. Andre61%
  8. Bradley62%
  9. Chad62%
  10. Lance65%

Crush potential for Nica

Top 10

  1. Bradley96%
  2. Darren96%
  3. Brian94%
  4. Jason93%
  5. Lance92%
  6. Troy90%
  7. Wesley89%
  8. Chad87%
  9. Rodney83%
  10. Jeremy82%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn46%
  2. Shane46%
  3. Andre63%
  4. Marc66%
  5. Eric66%
  6. Erik71%
  7. Mario77%
  8. Derrick78%
  9. Jeremy82%
  10. Scott82%
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