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Name Origin

Dominic is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the name Dominicus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord'. It is associated with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, a Catholic religious order known for its emphasis on preaching and scholarship.

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Famous People

Dominic Cummings (1971-)

Political Strategist

  • Senior Advisor to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
  • Key figure in the Vote Leave campaign during the Brexit referendum

Dominic West (1969-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in The Wire, The Affair, and Downton Abbey

Dominic Thiem (1993-)

Professional Tennis Player

  • Won the 2020 US Open
  • Reached three other Grand Slam finals

Dominic Monaghan (1976-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in Lord of the Rings trilogy and Lost
  • Won Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television