Meaning and Origin of the Name Dominic

The name Dominic is a fairly popular name amongst Roman Catholics. The name is commonly given to a boy who was born on a Sunday amongst Roman Catholics, although the name is also given to boys who were not born on Sunday.

The meaning of Dominic is one who is lordly or belonging to God. It also means one who is of the master or of God.

Popularity

The popularity of Dominic has declined over the years, although it is still fairly commonly used. However, it was not on the list of most popular boys names in the United Kingdom in 2017.

Famous People Called Dominic

There are some popular currently working British actors and in office British politicians who have the name Dominic.

• The actor Dominic Cooper has been in numerous different films and shows. He’s currently playing the character Jesse Custer on the show Preacher. He’s also well known for playing Tony Stark’s dad in Captain America: The First Avenger and for his roles in Mamma Mia and Mamma Mia Here We Go Again.
• Dominic West is another well-known actor with the first name Dominic. He’s known for his roles in The Wire and The Affair. He has also appeared in the films Chicago, 300, John Carter, and The Square.
• Dominic Raab is a British politician who is a member of the Conservative party in the United Kingdom. He was formerly the secretary for the Brexit plans but resigned his position.

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