Domonique
Meanings & Origins
"belonging to God, of the Lord"
"born on Sunday (in some traditions)"
Popularity
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“A French classic meaning belonging to God”
Origin & Etymology
Domonique is an alternate spelling of Dominique, the French form of Dominic. The name derives from the Latin Dominicus, meaning of the Lord or belonging to God, from Dominus meaning Lord or Master. The French feminine form Dominique became popular globally, used for both boys and girls in France and French-influenced cultures. The variant spelling Domonique with an -o- is particularly common in American usage.
Popularity Story
Dominique and its variants were popular in the US from the 1970s through 1990s, crossing gender lines in the French tradition. Domonique, the variant spelling, was especially common in African-American communities during this period. The name peaked around 1990 and has since declined.
Cultural Significance
The name Dominic/Dominique is associated with Saint Dominic de Guzmán (1170–1221), founder of the Dominican Order. In France, Dominique has been used for centuries as a unisex name. Belgian singer Sœur Sourire scored a 1963 hit with the song Dominique, bringing the name to international attention.
Fun Facts
- The song Dominique by Sœur Sourire (The Singing Nun) was a #1 hit in the US in 1963
- Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order of friars, whose official name in Latin is Ordo Praedicatorum (Order of Preachers)