Dominic: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: do-hme-e-ne-e
Origin: Italy
gender-male

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Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Lordly

Dominic is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans, originating from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus". The name has several meanings, including "Lordly," "Belonging to God," and "of the Master". It has been traditionally given to a child born on a Sunday, and many religious figures have held the name Dominic throughout history. The name Dominic has various forms and derivatives, such as Dominicus (Latin), Domenic, Domenico (Italian), Domanic, Dominiq, Domonic, Domènec (Catalan), Domingo (Spanish), Dominykas (Lithuanian), Domingos (Portuguese), Dominggus, and Damhnaic (Irish). Feminine variations include Dominica, Dominika, Domenica, Dominga, Domingas, and the unisex Dominique, of French origin.

Dominic Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Dominic is currently #200 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Dominic is currently #200 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Dominic is currently #79 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Dominic is currently #79 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Dominic is currently #197 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Dominic is currently #197 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Dominic

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Dominic, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Dominic West: Dominic West is an English actor, director, and musician known for his roles in "The Wire," "The Affair," and "Colette."
  • Dominic Purcell: Dominic Purcell is an English-Australian actor known for his roles in "Prison Break," "Legends of Tomorrow," and "Equilibrium."
  • Dominic Monaghan: Dominic Monaghan is an English actor known for his roles in "The Lord of the Rings" film series and the television series "Lost."
  • Dominic Sherwood: An English actor and model, Sherwood is known for his roles in "Vampire Academy" and "Shadowhunters." He has also appeared in other films and television shows.

 

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