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Dominique

Unisex

French · French /dɔ.mi.nik/, three syllables.

Dominique is a French name for women and men, meaning “belonging to the Lord”, with a flowing rhythm and a crisp finish.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

French /dɔ.mi.nik/, three syllables.

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Belonging to the Lord.

Dominique means “belonging to the Lord” and comes from Latin Dominicus. Its meaning has a Christian background, expressing dedication rather than power over others. In French, Dominique is used for women and men with the same spelling. The French pronunciation moves through three syllables, /dɔ.mi.nik/, and closes on a clear k sound. The m and n keep the middle flowing, while that ending gives the name definition. It can feel elegant and measured without being wispy: a useful balance if you enjoy a longer written name with a decisive spoken finish.

Etymology: Dominique is the French form of Latin Dominicus, from dominus, “lord”; the name belongs to a Christian naming tradition.

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Name popularity

United States

Latest year: 2025

Girls
Rank3,140
Boys
Rank1,468

Source

SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names derived from Latin words or name forms.

Origin

French

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Latin