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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 Chianese (1921-)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Junior Soprano in the HBO series 'The Sopranos'

Dominic Monaghan (1976-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and TV series 'Lost'

Dominic West (1969-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in 'The Wire', 'The Affair' and 'Romeo + Juliet'

Dominic Thiem (1993-)

Tennis player

  • Won the 2020 US Open