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Danica

HeartDAN-ih-ca, DAH-nee-tsa
Slavic
"morning star"

Danica Origin and Meaning

The name Danica is a girl's name of Slavic origin meaning "morning star".

While Danica may sound similar to Dana, Danielle, and Daniela, Danica is not a variation. Danica, a delicate and unique Slavic name meaning "Morning Star," is synonymous with Venus in many countries.

Though it's slipped down the charts a bit since its peak in 2007, we think Danica deserves even more attention given that it is at once feminine without being frilly, and easy to spell without being too common.

Danica has two noted namesakes: Danica McKellar, who played Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, and Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an Indy car race. It has appeared in the United States Top 1000 since 1977, picking up speed and peaking at Number 307 in 2007.

# 870 in the US

Danica Rank in US Top 1000

# 769 on Nameberry

Danica Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Danica Popularity

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Famous People Named Danica

  • Danica PatrickAmerican race car driver
  • Danica RoemMember of Virginia House of Delegates
  • Danica Mae McKellarAmerican actress
  • Danica StewartAmerican actress
  • Danica Camachoseven billionth person born
  • Danica Jade Moodie (b. 2006)daughter of tennis player Wesley Moodie

Danica in Pop Culture

  • Danica PureSpring, character in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim