Helvetica

Latin

"Switzerland; Swiss typeface"

Helvetica Origin and Meaning

The name Helvetica is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "Switzerland; Swiss typeface".

Spiky and unexpected, Helvetica is best known as a sans-serif typeface which takes its name from Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland. Helvetia itself comes from Confoederatio Helvetica, the Latin name for Switzerland. A little like Helena, Erica, and Veronica, Helvetica is certainly a rare choice for a baby, however, it was chosen by designer and entrepreneur Perry Haydn Taylor to honor his love for typography. His other daughters are Perpetua and Clarendon.

The name Helvetica in Pop Culture

• Helvetica Black character in the movie “Shorts”