Dominic

The name Dominic has its origin in the Latin name Dominicus, which means 'belonging to the Lord'. The Latin expression dies domenica stands for 'Day of the Lord' (derived from dominus, meaning 'the Lord').

What does the name Dominic mean?

The name Dominic is derived from the Latin Dominicus and means 'belonging to the Lord'. The term dies domenica is translated as 'Day of the Lord' and refers to Sunday, the day on which Jesus (the Lord) rose from the dead. Historically, the first name Dominic (and also Dominik) was often chosen for boys born on a Sunday. In Germany, the spelling Dominik is more common. The name remains very popular as a boy's name and is considered timeless. While the form with 'k' is used more frequently, the spelling with 'c' also exists. The Italian variant is Domenico, the Spanish form is Domingo, and the French form is Dominique, which is used for both boys and girls.

Where does the name Dominic come from?

The name Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus and literally means 'belonging to the Lord', with 'dominus' meaning 'the Lord'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Dominic?

The sound and pronunciation of Dominic are clear and structured. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Do-mi-nic' [ˈdɔminɪk]. The pronunciation shows a dark onset and a brighter middle position, while the hard 'k' at the end forms a firm closure. Dominic radiates internationality and self-confidence and is perceived as modern and present.

When is the name day of Dominic?

Dominic is celebrated on several name days, with the most significant being August 8. On this day, Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, is honored.

Popularity

In Germany, the male first name Dominic has undergone an interesting development. Initially rare, its popularity began to rise in the 1950s. In the late 1960s and 1970s, Dominic gained significantly more visibility, and its rankings improved continuously. In the 1980s, the name solidified and reached its peak in 1986 at position 52.

Nicknames & pet names

Bommo / Dimmo / Dodi / Dodo / Doeme / Dom / Doma / Dome / Domi / Domiliii / Dominil / Dommchen / Domme / Dommy / Domo / Domschke / Domse / Doni / Dömeler / Dömeli / Dömu / Kondominic / Mommic / Nic / Nici / Nicki / Nik / Omonic / Pomepik

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Famous people

• Dominic Ball (British footballer)
• Dominic Blizzard (footballer from England)
• Dominic Boeer (actor)
• Dominic Chappell (racing driver from Great Britain)
• Dominic Coleman (British actor)
• Dominic Cooper (English actor)
• Dominic Cossa (American opera singer)
• Dominic Daniels (cricketer from South Africa)
• Dominic Felix Amici (actor from America)
• Dominic Grimm (rowing racer from Australia)
• Dominic Harris (artist from Great Britain)
• Dominic Hartmann (German footballer)
• Dominic Heinzl (Austrian journalist & presenter)
• Dominic Hunziker (Swiss model)
• Dominic James Howard (drummer of the British band Muse)
• Dominic Keating (English actor)
• Dominic Kelm (* 1988), German handball player)
• Dominic Leone (American baseball player)
• Dominic Maroh (footballer)
• Dominic Monaghan (British actor (The Lord of the Rings, LOST)