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Dominique

Pronunciation: doh-mi-NEEK (key)

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Origin of the name Dominique:

Bestowed upon both females and males in France, Dominique is from the Latin Dominicus (belonging to a lord), which is derived from dominus (a master, a lord).

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Comments and insights on the name Dominique: | Edit

so sultry

Personal experiences with the name Dominique: | Edit

I love it! I think its different but in a good way.

Nicknames for Dominique: | Edit

Dom
Nikki
Minnie
Domi
Nique

Meanings and history of the name Dominique: | Edit

French, "Light of god" "of god"

Famous real-life people named Dominique: | Edit

Dominique Dawes, African-American gymnast
Dominique Moceanu, Romanian gymnast
Dominique Swain, American actress

Dominique in song, story & screen: | Edit

Dominique Francon, protagonist in Ayn Rand's novel "The Fountainhead"
Dominique Deveraux, character played by Diahann Carroll on the American TV series "Dynasty"
Dominique Weasley, daughter of Bill and Fleur Weasley in Harry Potter.

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