Danica - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Danica \d(a)-ni-ca\ is pronounced DAN-i-kah. It is of Slavic and Latin origin, and its meaning is "morning star; from Denmark". There is a famous and expensive Royal Copenhagen china pattern known as "Flora Danica", or "Flowers of Denmark". Actress Danica McKellar.

Danica has 6 variant forms: Danaca, Danika, Dannica, Dannika, Donika and Donnica.

For more information, see also related names Dana and Danielle.

Baby names that sound like Danica are Denica and Donica.

Danica is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Danica. Click here to compare Danica with related baby names.