Dominic

Pronunciation: DAW-mi-nik (key)

Origin of the name Dominic:

Derived from the Latin Dominicus (belonging to a lord), which is from dominus (a lord, a master). Var: Domenic, Dominick, Dominyck, Dominyk, Domonic, Domonick. Short: Dom, Nick.

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Dom, Nic, Nico

Meanings and history of the name Dominic: | Edit

From the Latin "of the Lord".

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St. Dominic, Catholic saint and founder of the Dominican order
St. Dominic Savio, patron saint of Catholic youth and Altar boys
Dominic Monaghan, Actor

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"Dominic the Donkey", Christmas song

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