Meaning & Origin
A female given name from the Slavic languages.
Danica is a girl's baby name of Slavic origin meaning 'morning star' or 'Venus as the morning star,' from the South Slavic danica. It is used across Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Czech Republic as a traditional name connecting a daughter to the beauty of the dawn sky.
Danica gained wide American recognition through NASCAR champion Danica Patrick — the most successful woman in American open-wheel racing history. That athletic association gives the name a competitive spirit alongside its celestial Slavic poetry. A name of stars and speed.