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Latin
"belonging to the lord"
Dominic comes from the Latin name Dominicus and is common in the Roman-Catholic community. In the past it has been given to boys born on Sunday—the word "Sunday" in languages including Spanish and…
Variation of Latin Dominic
"belonging to the Lord"
This is the second-to-the-original spelling of a name that's part Jersey Shore, part upper-crust British. Dominick gets you more directly to nickname Nick.
Variation of Dominic, Latin "belonging to the lord"
A variation of the classic Dominic, this is the German, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Polish, Hungarian, and Croatian form. Traditionally chosen for children born on Sundays (owing to its meaning), it…
Hebrew
"belonging to God"
Although this is an ancient Old Testament name, it has a pleasant contemporary feel that might appeal to today's parents, who might just as easily use it for a girl. It was one of the fastest rising…
French form of Dominic, Latin
Unisex option Dominique peaked for boys at Number 170 in 1991, perhaps due to the popularity of basketball player Dominique Wilkins. While it has now fallen out of the popularity charts in both the…
Spanish and Portuguese from of Marcellinus, Latin
"belonging to Mars"
An elegant and arty, Marcelino is a form of Marcellinus, connected to names such as Marcus, Marcel, and Marcella, all of which link back to the Roman God of war, Mars. It featured sporadically in the…
Sanskrit
"belonging to Aditi"
Aditi's seven children, Hindu Gods, are named Aditya.
This Old Testament name is traditionally masculine, but with its lyrical Ls, sounds just as nice on a baby girl.
Greek
"belonging to the Levites"
Old Testament book way too heavy to carry.
Russian, diminutive of Tatiana
"belonging to the house of Tatius"
Tania is a Russian name that has been fully integrated into the American name pool, retaining just a touch of its Slavic flavor. It started as a pet form of Tatiana, which is beginning to be used in…
Spanish, Italian variation of Dominic, Latin
Romantic and artistic Domenico is ripe for the picking as a relatively rare name that fits in with current favorites such as Leonardo and Emiliano. Domenico is the name of many great creatives…
Word name
"relating or belonging to The Netherlands"
If Holland works for a girl, why not Dutch for a boy? Well, one reason is that Holland is a place name and Dutch is used to describe someone or something from The Netherlands, but we digress. Dutch…
French, feminine variation of Dominic, Latin
"belonging to a lord"
Had a surge of popularity in the Dynasty days, now has subsided in the wake of fresher French choices like Destry and Delphine, though it retains its sense of sophistication. It's one of the most…
Diminutive of Dominic, Latin
A bit slight to put directly on the birth certificate, but Dom is a pleasant nickname for a boy or a girl.
Italian; Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin
"belonging to heaven"
Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.
Italian feminine form of Dominic
Much fresher and more energetic than Dominique.
Variation of Dominique, African American, French
A spelling variation of the unisex Dominique that was briefly popular in the early 90s.
Hindi, Sanskrit
"daughter, belonging to one's family, child of mine"
A name of Sanskrit and Hindi origin, Tanaya has a versatile and spirited sound and an endearing meaning, celebrating familiar connections. Familiar in India and Bangladesh, a notable bearer is…
A welcoming name that seems to say "hello". Celio can be thought of as a much rarer male variation of Celia. With heavenly names in the ascendant, we may be hearing lots more of Celio.
Italian, feminine variation of Dominic
Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this…