Dominic
belonging to the Lord (Latin)
Dominic is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 292, with 25,484 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
belonging to the Lord (Latin)
Dominic derives from the Late Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord'. In the Philippines, it represents the modern English-language preference over its traditional Spanish equivalent, Domingo. The name remains deeply respected due to the long-standing presence of the Dominican Order (Order of Preachers) in Philippine religious and educational history.
Dominic is the English form of the Late Latin name Dominicus, derived from 'dominus' meaning 'lord'. In Christian tradition, it historically signified someone 'belonging to the Lord' or born on a Sunday.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely used across various social classes in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to 'Dom', 'Nic', or 'Nick'. Frequently paired in compound given names such as Dominic John or John Dominic.
Related forms
- Domingo Spanish
- Domenico Italian
- Dominique French
- Domingos Portuguese
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Dominic with common surname pairs
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Dominic is the given name. The full name is Dominic + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Dominic a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Dominic is number 292, with 25,484 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.