How to pronounce Danica

raefre

DH and I were discussing girls names we liked and I suggested Danica.  His only complaint about it was that people would pronounce it not the way we would want it pronounced. We would want it pronounced DAN-ih-kuh not da-NEEK-ah.

So, how would you pronounce Danica? 

HannahO28

I would pronouce it dan-ick-uh

evaazalea

My cousin has a Danica, I pronounce it the same way you would, the other way seems really odd to me. 

BLPL101

I can't imagine anyone pronouncing it wrong.

PrincessFiona9

I think Danica is a well enough known name that people would pronounce it correctly. is DAN-i-ca.

af1274

AshleyMichelle06:

I think Danica is a well enough known name that people would pronounce it correctly. is DAN-i-ca.

Agreed.

LadyXaverian

I've heard it pronounced both ways, actually. I know a Danica who pronounces it Dan-ick-uh and one who pronounces it Da-NEEK-uh. I have also met a Danika and Deneca, who both pronounce it Da-NEEK-uh.

expletive baby

I think most would use the ick-a pronunciation. It's not a terribly uncommon name, and it has been familiarized with Danica Patrick in Nascar. 

AshNish

HannahO28:

I would pronouce it dan-ick-uh

 

This.  

SEWF

OkayKelci:

Dan-ih-kuh. I think most people would get it right, much like Monica.

I think Danica is quirky and spunky. I like it.

This. This name has actually grown on me and I like it now. 

KiraH28

I actually knew a girl name Danika who pronounced it Da-KNEE-kuh. Strange. I believe the normal pronunciation is Dan-ik-uh.

adventureolive

DAN-ih-kuh

Never heard it any other way.

Aligator28

HannahO28:

I would pronouce it dan-ick-uh

This. 

badrianne

 DAN-ih-kuh 

happy_un-bride

HannahO28:

I would pronouce it dan-ick-uh

this

 

LemonBlush

I have a Danica and we pronounce it Dan-a-ca. Only 2 people have said Da-neek-a: my mom when first meeting her and in my hospital room on the phone with my aunt (I then shot her a dirty look and said it the right way) then again at Thanksgiving when she was 1 month old, above mentioned aunt said it that way. Otherwise it's been fine  

elisabethb29

adventureolive:

DAN-ih-kuh

Never heard it any other way.

This. Pretty name!

CayleighDawn

I've heard it both ways. My cousin is Danika pronounced DAN-ick-ah, and my friend's sister is Danica, same pronunciation. I also know a Danica who pronounces it dan-EEK-ah.

Personally, I would say DAN-ick-ah first.

candaceleigh21

Dan-ick-a

mrebecca

HannahO28:

I would pronouce it dan-ick-uh

I would also. And HannahO28, your sig is adorable! 

raefre

BLPL101:

I can't imagine anyone pronouncing it wrong.

That was my thought; thank you all for re-confirming that. 

quidditchcapn1120

candaceleigh21:

Dan-ick-a

This. 

dakiesgirl

This is an Eastern European name.  The actual pronunciation in an Eastern European country would be Dah-neets-ah- if you care.

https://www.behindthename.com/name/danica