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BoyPronounced American English /ˈdɑm.ɪ.nɪk/; British English /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nɪk/Dutch language family

Dominic

A name of Late Latin origin meaning "of the Lord".

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Dominic is a boy name with Late Latin roots meaning "of the Lord".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈdɑm.ɪ.nɪk/; British English /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nɪk/.

GenderBoy
OriginLate Latin
Meaningof the Lord
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈdɑm.ɪ.nɪk/; British English /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nɪk/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Late Latin name Dominicus meaning "of the Lord". This name was traditionally given to a child born on Sunday. Several saints have borne this name, including the 13th-century founder of the Dominican order of friars. It was in this saint's honour that the name was first used in England, starting around the 13th century. It has historically seen more use among Catholics.

Notes and context

Usage: english