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Dominic
Meaning: of the Lord · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord', traditionally for boys born on Sunday. Saint Dominic founded the Dominican order.
Famous people named Dominic
- Saint Dominic
Nicknames
Dom, Nico
Variants & related names
Domenico, Dominique, Domingo
Dominic name art
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FAQ
What does the name Dominic mean?
Dominic means “of the Lord”. It comes from Latin.
Is Dominic a popular name?
Yes — Dominic has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Dominic?
Dom, Nico.
What are other forms of Dominic?
Domenico, Dominique, Domingo.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.