Danica

• sounds very pretty, and not popular at all
• Danica Jessi; this is my daughter's name and i chose the first because it was unusual but also because of its meaning. her middle name just seem to fit with it.
• Danica Rae: Danica means morning star, and is of Slavic heritage, even though we're not. Its a strong name that will give her a sense of independence as a woman of the 2000's !:)

In most Slavic languages where this name is used, Danica is pronounced /dah NEET sa/. It is derived from a slavic word meaning "morning star." Danica is not related to the Hebrew name Daniel ("god is my judge") although many lazy baby name book writers may list that as a meaning. Occasionally people have used as a feminine form of Daniel in lieu of more etymologically sound forms like Danielle/Daniela. At least one baby name book I know of has listed Danica as being an Irish name. I think this one was confusing it with the name Donnacha /DUN nikh a/, an Irish boys' name to which it has no connection.
See Also: Danika

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