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'''Dominic''', '''Dominik''' or '''Dominick''' is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master".  
'''Dominic''', '''Dominik''' or '''Dominick''' is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Origin and Meaning of First Name Dominic {{!}} Search Family History on Ancestry®. |url=https://www.ancestry.com/first-name-meaning/dominic |access-date=2025-11-10 |website=www.ancestry.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Jennifer |title=Dominic: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com |url=https://babynames.com/name/dominic |access-date=2025-11-10 |website=babynames.com |language=en}}</ref>


The most prominent Roman Catholic with the name, Saint Dominic, founded the [[Order of Preachers]], also known as Dominican friars. Saint Dominic himself was named after [[Saint Dominic of Silos]].
The most prominent Roman Catholic with the name, Saint Dominic, founded the [[Order of Preachers]], also known as Dominican friars. Saint Dominic himself was named after [[Saint Dominic of Silos]].
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*[[Dominic Barberi]] (1792–1849), Italo-English theologian
*[[Dominic Barberi]] (1792–1849), Italo-English theologian
*[[Dominic Collins]] (1566–1602), Irish Jesuit brother and martyr
*[[Dominic Collins]] (1566–1602), Irish Jesuit brother and martyr
*[[Dominik Duka]] (1943–2025), Czech cardinal
*[[Dominic Ekandem]] (1917–1995), Nigerian cardinal who was the first West African Catholic bishop
*[[Dominic Ekandem]] (1917–1995), Nigerian cardinal who was the first West African Catholic bishop
*[[Dominic Gravina]] (1573–1643), Italian Dominican theologian
*[[Dominic Gravina]] (1573–1643), Italian Dominican theologian
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=== Art ===
=== Art ===
*[[El Greco|Doménikos Theotokópoulos]] (1541–1614), Greek painter known as El Greco
*[[El Greco]] (1541–1614), Greek painter born Doménikos Theotokópoulos
*[[Dominic Serres]] (1722–1793), French-born English painter
*[[Dominic Serres]] (1722–1793), French-born English painter
*[[Johann Dominik Bossi]] (1767–1853), Italian painter
*[[Johann Dominik Bossi]] (1767–1853), Italian painter
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*[[Dominic Cooper]] (born 1978), British-born actor who has appeared in ''The History Boys'' and ''The Duchess''
*[[Dominic Cooper]] (born 1978), British-born actor who has appeared in ''The History Boys'' and ''The Duchess''
*[[Dominic Lam]] (born 1957), Hong Kong-Canadian actor and radio personality
*[[Dominic Lam]] (born 1957), Hong Kong-Canadian actor and radio personality
*[[Dominic McLaughlin]] (born 2013/2014), Scottish actor
*[[Dominic Monaghan]] (born 1976), English actor best known as Charlie of ''Lost'' and Merry from the ''Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy
*[[Dominic Monaghan]] (born 1976), English actor best known as Charlie of ''Lost'' and Merry from the ''Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy
*[[Dominic Ochoa]] (born 1974), Filipino actor
*[[Dominic Ochoa]] (born 1974), Filipino actor
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*[[Dominic Bird]] (born 1991), New Zealand rugby union player
*[[Dominic Bird]] (born 1991), New Zealand rugby union player
*[[Dominic Calvert-Lewin]] (born 1997), English footballer
*[[Dominic Calvert-Lewin]] (born 1997), English footballer
*[[Dominic Canzone]] (born 1997), American baseball player
*[[Dominik Černý]] (born 1997), Slovak racewalker
*[[Dominik Černý]] (born 1997), Slovak racewalker
*[[Dominic Cork]] (born 1971), English cricketer
*[[Dominic Cork]] (born 1971), English cricketer
*[[Dominic Corrigan (Gaelic footballer)]], (born 1962)
*[[Dominic Corrigan (Gaelic footballer)]], (born 1962)
*[[Dominic DeLuca]] (born 2005), American football player
*[[Dominik Eberle]] (born 1996), German American football player
*[[Dominik Eberle]] (born 1996), German American football player
*[[Dominic Jones]] (born 1987), American football player
*[[Dominic Jones]] (born 1987), American football player

Latest revision as of 07:55, 18 November 2025

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Dominic, Dominik or Dominick is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master".[1][2]

The most prominent Roman Catholic with the name, Saint Dominic, founded the Order of Preachers, also known as Dominican friars. Saint Dominic himself was named after Saint Dominic of Silos.

Variations include Dominicus (Latin rendition), Domenic, Domenico (Italian), Domanic, Dominiq, Domonic, Domènec (Catalan), Domingo (Spanish), Dominykas (Lithuanian), Domingos (Portuguese), Dominggus and Damhnaic (Irish). Feminine forms include Dominica, Dominika, Domenica, Dominga, Domingas, as well as the unisex Dominique, of French origin.[3]

Notable people named Dominic, Dominik or Dominick include:

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People

Saints

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Art

Business

Film and television

  • Andrew Dominik (born 1967), Australian film-maker best known for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
  • Don Ameche (Dominic Felix Amici, 1908–1993), American actor
  • Dom DeLuise (Dominick DeLuise, 1933–2009), American actor, comedian, film director, television producer, chef, and author
  • Dominic Chianese (born 1931), American actor, singer, and musician best known as Corrado Soprano from The Sopranos and Johnny Ola from The Godfather Part II
  • Dominic Coleman (born 1970), British actor
  • Dominic Cooper (born 1978), British-born actor who has appeared in The History Boys and The Duchess
  • Dominic Lam (born 1957), Hong Kong-Canadian actor and radio personality
  • Dominic McLaughlin (born 2013/2014), Scottish actor
  • Dominic Monaghan (born 1976), English actor best known as Charlie of Lost and Merry from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy
  • Dominic Ochoa (born 1974), Filipino actor
  • Dominic Purcell (born 1970), British-born Australian actor who now lives in the United States
  • Dominic Rains (born 1982), Iranian-American actor
  • Dominic Roco (born 1989), Filipino actor
  • Dominic Roque (born 1990), Filipino actor and model
  • Dominic Sena (born 1949), American film director
  • Dominic Sherwood (born 1990), English actor and model best known as Christian Ozera of Vampire Academy and Jace Wayland from the Shadowhunters series
  • Dominic West (born 1969), English actor who has appeared in Chicago, The Wire and 300
  • Dominic Wood (born 1978), English entertainer, magician and presenter best known as one half of the double act Dick and Dom
  • Dominic Zamprogna (born 1979), Canadian-born actor known for his role on the American soap opera General Hospital
  • Dominik Diamond (born 1969), Scottish broadcaster, writer, radio presenter and former host of GamesMaster
  • Dominik Moll (born 1962), French director and screenwriter

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See also

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