"belonging to God, of the Lord"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Domonique
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Meaning & Origin
"born on Sunday (in some traditions)"
Origin: Latin Dominicus (Lord's day)
Language: Latin
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The Story of Domonique
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.
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.
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.
Historical Record
Domonique first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,881 babies have been named Domonique in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Domonique is past its peak , currently ranked #5,258 for boy names in the US .
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)
Domonique in Other Languages
French
Dominique
German
Dominik
Italian
Domenico
Spanish
Domingo
Portuguese
Domingos
Popularity Over Time
#5,258
Current Rank
Peaked 1991
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Domonique
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Dominique Wilkins
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1960
NBA Hall of Fame basketball player, known as The Human Highlight Film for his spectacular dunks
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Saint Dominic
Religious
1170
Spanish Catholic priest who founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,258
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Cultural Origins
- French American African-American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Domonique
What does the name Domonique mean?
"belonging to God, of the Lord" (from Latin). "born on Sunday (in some traditions)" (from Latin Dominicus (Lord's day)). 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.
What is the origin of the name Domonique?
Domonique has Latin, Latin Dominicus (Lord's day), French, American, and African-American origins. In Latin, it means "belonging to God, of the Lord". In Latin Dominicus (Lord's day), it means "born on Sunday (in some traditions)".
Is Domonique a boy or girl name?
Domonique is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5258. As a girl name, it is ranked #35706. Domonique is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Domonique?
Domonique is currently ranked #5258 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Domonique?
Common nicknames for Domonique include Dom, Dommy, Nik, and Nick.
What are good middle names for Domonique?
Popular middle name pairings include Domonique James, Domonique Louis, Domonique Andre, Domonique Xavier, and Domonique Emmanuel.
What are good sibling names for Domonique?
Names that pair well with Domonique as siblings include Renee, Celeste, Thierry, Marcel, and Vivian.
How many syllables does Domonique have?
Domonique has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Domonique a common or rare name?
Domonique is an uncommon name, ranked #5258 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Domonique
Domonique is a boy name with French, American, and African-American origins . The name means "belonging to God, of the Lord" in Latin .
Is Domonique a boy or girl name? Domonique is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,258 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,706. Domonique is more commonly used as a boy name.
Domonique is currently ranked #5,258 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Domonique has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Domonique include Dom, Dommy, Nik, and Nick. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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