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Dominic

DOM-uh-nik

Popularity

#12471

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

191,358

Peak Year

#6,351 in 2013

First Recorded

1885

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'.

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DomNic

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dominic Purcell

    Australian-British actor

  • Dominic Monaghan

    British actor

Nicknames

DomNic

Similar Names

DanielDavidNicholasAnthony

Personality Traits

StrongResponsibleConfidentLoyal

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