Domonique

Boy Name #5,258 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables

A French classic meaning belonging to God

French American African-American

Classic Elegant Sophisticated Traditional

Meaning & Origin

"belonging to God, of the Lord"

Origin: Latin

Language: Latin

"born on Sunday (in some traditions)"

Origin: Latin Dominicus (Lord's day)

Language: Latin

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.

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

Famous People Named Domonique

Dominique Wilkins

Athlete

1960

NBA Hall of Fame basketball player, known as The Human Highlight Film for his spectacular dunks

Saint Dominic

Religious

1170

Spanish Catholic priest who founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century

Quick Facts

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

Common Nicknames

Dom Dommy Nik Nick

Pairs Well With

Domonique James Domonique Louis Domonique Andre Domonique Xavier Domonique Emmanuel

Sibling Names

Renee Celeste Thierry Marcel Vivian

Also a Girl Name

Domonique is also used as a girl name, ranked #35706.

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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.