Etymology

Dominic

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Today it means: A male given name from Latin, best known for the Spanish saint who founded the Dominican order. Full definition →

Late Latin Dominicus
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  1. Late Latin · derived fromDominicus
  2. English todayDominic

From Late Latin Dominicus, derived from Dominus (“Lord”).

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