Dominique

The first name Dominique is both a female and a male form of the traditional Latin name Dominicus or Dominicus, which is associated with the founder of the Dominican Order.

What does the name Dominique mean?

Dominique is a French name form that is used for both women and men and has its origin in the Latin name Dominicus. The name is interpreted as 'belonging to the Lord', 'dedicated to God', or simply 'child of God'. It derives from the Latin words dŏmĭnĭcus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord', and dŏmĭnus, meaning 'the Lord', 'the ruler', 'the head', or 'the patron'. In the 1960s, the name made its way from the French-speaking world into German naming practices. Traditionally, it was given to children born on a Sunday, the sacred day of the Lord. Dominique is also used as a surname. Other variants of the name include Domenika, Domenica, Domenique, Dominica, Dominia, Dominika, Domini, Dominyka, Domnica, Domi, and Menga. The name is known through Saint Dominica and Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order. A prominent bearer of the name is the American actress Dominique Swain.

Where does the name Dominique come from?

The etymology of the name Dominique is of Latin origin and means 'belonging to the Lord'. The Latin components dŏmĭnĭcus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord', and dŏmĭnus, meaning 'the Lord', 'the ruler', 'the head', or 'the patron', are crucial to its meaning. The name is widespread in the French language.

How do you pronounce Dominique?

The pronunciation of Dominique is three to four syllables and has international roots. The name is pronounced as 'Do-mi-nik' [dɔmiˈniːk] or in French [dɔminik], with the emphasis often on the last syllable. The long 'i' gives the sound a certain brightness, and the ending -ique provides an elegant and precise sound. Overall, Dominique sounds stylish, confident, and modern.

When is the name day of Dominique?

The name days for Dominique are July 6, August 5, and August 8.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Dominique is rather rare. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 1991 at 140th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,330th. Worldwide, there is varying popularity and frequency of Dominique.

Nicknames & pet names

Do / Dodi / Dodo / Doe / Dom / Dombe / Domchen / Dome / Domi / Domini / Domino / Domo / Doni / Mic / Mick / Micky / Mik / Mikki / Minchen / Mini / Minnie / Miquelon / Nic / Nick / Nicki / Nicky / Nieckchen / Nik / Nike / Niki / Nikki / Nikky / Niky / Niqu / Nique / Schmomi / Schmominique

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Famous people

• Charles-Dominique-Joseph Eisen (painter)
• Dominique Aegerter (Swiss motorcycle racer)
• Dominique Arribage (footballer from France)
• Dominique Atkins (singer from the UK)
• Dominique Aubier (French writer)
• Dominique Barber (American football player)
• Dominique Blais (Canadian musician)
• Dominique Bona (French writer)
• Dominique Boschero (French actress)
• Dominique Croom (American footballer)
• Dominique Darel (French actress)
• Dominique de Caen (mathematician from Canada)
• Dominique de Roux (French writer)
• Dominique de Villepin (former French Foreign Minister)
• Dominique Di Piazza (French jazz musician)
• Dominique Diezi (Swiss swimmer)
• Dominique Dillon de Byington (Brazilian singer)
• Dominique Ducharme (American musician)
• Dominique Dunne (American actress)
• Dominique Eade (jazz musician from England)