Dominique
dah-min-EEK
✦ Meaning
“French form of the Latin Dominica, meaning 'of the Lord,' traditionally given to children born on Sundays. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan.”
Popularity Over Time
Dominique is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
3
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Style
Famous Bearers
- Dominique Moceanu (gymnast)
- Dominique Swain (actress)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Excellent cross-cultural appeal, works in French, English, Spanish, and European contexts
People Also Ask
French form of the Latin Dominica, meaning 'of the Lord,' traditionally given to children born on Sundays. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan.
Dominique is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Dominique include Dominie, Nique, Dom.
Names that pair beautifully with Dominique include Vivienne, Cordelia, Simone, Leander, Cormac.