My name is Dominic and my father was also named Dominic, however, my father seemed ashamed to be called by it- he was born in 1947, I suppose kids were teased pretty badly back then. My dad chose the name Danny Boy to go by instead and I didn't like that. I was not ever teased by my name and I guess I could have been but I would have been ok with that too. Kids will be kids, right? I believe my name represents strength, courage and determination.Dominic has been a good name for me.
I like the name Dominic. I think it is a moniker that has an air of elegance, class, and sophistication that other names may lack. Another interesting aspect that I like is that it truly captures a timeless demeanor which easily allows the bearer of this name to age gracefully. Overall, a wonderful name that should be given a second look by would be parents for their son.
I had nothing but good associations with this name. I met a sweet little boy named Dominic, but he went by his nickname, Dom. It's so friendly and grows well for all ages. It's pretty sexy and attractive on a grown man too.
― Anonymous User 8/1/2021
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It's an interesting name, but I can understand where people are coming from calling this name a bit pretentious. I do have a personal experience with somebody of this name, and they were pretty chill.
My name is Dominic... And I'm a girl. Many could say it is boyish or things like that, but where I'm from we speak Spanish so it doesn't sound strongly boyish at all. Some people over here think it's a girl's name, or a unisex name, but very original. At the beginning I didn't like my name, but now I do. People call me Domi, Dom or Doms.
Dominic Richard Harrison (born 5 August 1997), known professionally as Yungblud, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
That's the name I chose for myself! I like it lots :] and I'm glad to see there are other people who like it too!
― Anonymous User 8/28/2019
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Add Usage: German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, French (Rare)Pronounced: DAHM-i-nik (American English), DAWM-i-nik (British English), DAW-mi-nik (German, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch), DO-meh-nehg (Danish), DAW-MEE-NEEK (French)It is primarily used by Catholics, but it is also used by other people as well.
My name is Dominic. I get called "Domino's" or "Domi-dic". I usually get called "Dom" though. I think it's funny how creative people are with nicknames.
My name is Dominic, and my middle name is John, which makes my initials DJ but only one person I know calls me this (and he would stop if I asked him to, but I'm fine with it) the thing about nicknames is that different people using it may annoy you (I don't think I'd agree with anyone else calling me DJ). I also really dislike the nickname Nic, not that anyone ever really called me that (and now I have a brother named Nicholas, so he can deal with it).
In 2018, 4 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Dominic who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 475th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
― Anonymous User 10/16/2018
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Sounds like Dum-a-dick. I have experience with this.
― Anonymous User 9/7/2018
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Dominic Toretto is a character in The Fast & The Furious, played by Vin Diesel.
I like this name and if you like\love it as well and are considering using it for your little guy, some combos I have paired with it that you are more than welcome to take a look at are: Dominic Emerson Dominic Kyle Dominic Leon Dominic Rylan Dominic Sawyer Dominic Shannon Dominic Spencer Dominic Sebastian Dominic Miles Dominic Jeremiah Dominic Jared Lucas Dominic Nolan Dominic Ethan Dominic Parker Dominic Jordan Dominic Logan Dominic Morgan Dominic Levi Dominic Leo Dominic.
― Anonymous User 4/25/2016
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Dominic is a sophisticated, classy and elegant masculine name on the Top 100 which deserves much more attention. Dominic is confident, cool, and distinguished.It is one of those names that works in any culture. The name turns people's heads, and impresses them all at once.Dominic should be embraced much more frequently by parents in the USA and Canada because of its beautiful meaning, sound, and overall appeal.Dominic gets my vote for all boys born in 2016.
― Anonymous User 1/18/2016
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My younger brother is named Dominic, and my mother opted to call him Nick instead of Dom because she thought Dom sounded too much like "dumb" and that he'd get teased. A few of his friends occasionally call him Dom, but the family still prefers Nick.Also, people tend to misspell or mispronounce his name as Dominique for some reason. Teachers, coworkers, my mother's sister who spelled it wrong for ten years... the list goes on. It happens a lot, and it's often really hard to set people straight once they've decided on the wrong name. It happens the other way around with my friend named Dominique, and it's equally as annoying to her. I don't know why so many people have had trouble with this name, but I figure people deserve a little bit of warning about it.
All of the Dominics I've met as a teacher have been naughty boys. I cringed when my sister in law considered the name for her second son. She asked me if it sounded like a naughty name. I was honest and said yes. She named him Dominic anyway...He's only 2 so we'll have to see how he is when he's older, but I still think it sounds sassy.
Dominic is one of my favorite names for a boy. I haven't met many Dominics in my life, maybe one or two, but the one who was my age spelled his name Dominick, which (to me) looks like his parents tried to be edgy. Also, going off of the comment above mine, the Dominick I knew in school was the class clown, so I think the way his name was spelled fit his personality.It's interesting that someone farther up described Dominic as a very Italian name, because the few Dominics I've known (including the aforementioned class clown) were all Italian-Americans... as am I, so if I were to use Dominic for my son it wouldn't seem out of place.
I find this "of the lord" thing hilarious because my Dominic isn't big on religion and I'm a pagan. I didn't even know this. Now I have to be helpful lest they take off my comment. So this is a good name. It has a bunch of nicknames (like my Dominic goes by Dom) so it gives the bearer a lot of wiggle room.
Actor, Mario Lopez and his wife just had a baby boy and they named him Dominic but will be called "Nico". The baby is named after his wife's Italian grandfather whom I'm asssuming was Domenico in his native country. That's probably where the Nico nickname came from.
My brother, born in 1980, is named Dominic. It wasn't a very common name when he was born and he's received a lot of compliments on it. He's usually called Dom by family and friends, but goes by Dominic at work. He went through a phase in junior high where he tried to go by Nic, but it never really caught on. His two year old son is Dominic, Jr., and he is usually called Dominic but my sons have started to call him Nicky, which I think is adorable :)
My name is Dominique and I also get called Dom as a nickname, but always hate it when I run into a mate called Dominic and everyone is calling out Dom, Dom, and I get all confused.
― Anonymous User 10/23/2011
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I'm not a fan of the nickname Dom, but I find Dominic a very handsome name. And luckily (hopefully) no girls will adopt it in the future because there's always Dominique for them. Hopefully...
Dominic Palmieri AKA Cullen Crisp, Jr. is the name of a main character in the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie Kindergarten Cop played by twins Joseph and Christian Cousins.
I just love the name Dominic! It probably has something to do with Muse. But I just love the nickname Dom, it's sort of uncommon (I only "know" one Dominic), and it's just one of my favorite boys names.
Doma - feminine form of "Dom", the short form of "Dominic", meaning "of the Lord". Meanings in well-known languages- Italian, Portugese: "It tames" Spanish: "Taming" Russian: Adresses/Houses.
What about comsumer programme presenter Dominic Littlewood? I know he's bald but they do say that makes a man more virile!
― Anonymous User 12/15/2007
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Mmm, an impressive list, and another dishy Dominic who's just emerged is one member of new modern classical quartet Blake - Dominic Tighe. For a funny man, comedian Dom Jollie's pretty cute too.
― Anonymous User 12/13/2007
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This name is manly, intelligent, exotic-sounding and downright seductive, here are some sexy bearers: actors Dominic Purcell (Prison Break) and Dominic Monaghan (Lost and Lord Of The Rings) jazz guitarist Dominic Miller, former cricketer Dominic Cork, footballer Dominic Matteo and if you're still hungry for more ladies there's trans-Atlantic oarsman and polar explorer Dominic Mee.
― Anonymous User 12/9/2007
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Famouse bearer of this name is Dominic Howard, drummer of the rock band Muse.
I named my first son Dominic. I thought I would call him Nic, but Dominic suits him more. He is gifted and kind and a very strong, handsome young man. It is a great name!
This name has really grown on me, it was the nice meaning of this name that got me to rethink this name.
― Anonymous User 5/26/2006
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I HATED this name until I read "Dark Waters" in which Dominic is an adorable, hyper little boy. That totally changed my opinion for some reason, and now it's a favorite!
A famous Dominic is St Dominic de Savio, the youngest male saint at age 15 at his death. He is the patron saint of boys choirs, children, and the falsely accused.
I was not ever teased by my name and I guess I could have been but I would have been ok with that too. Kids will be kids, right?
I believe my name represents strength, courage and determination.
Dominic has been a good name for me.