Dominic (English)

Where does "Dominic" come from?

The name Dominic originates from the Late Latin form 'Dominicus'[1][2], which is derived from the Latin word 'dominus', meaning 'lord' or 'master of a house'[1][3][4]. This base form was combined with the suffix 'icus' to create an adjective signifying belonging to the Lord[3]. The name became widely known through the Spanish saint who established the Dominican order[1].

Full etymology tree

• Dominic (English), 'A male given name from Latin, best known for the Spanish saint who founded the Dominican order.'
  • derived Dominicus (Latin), 'a male given name'
    • derived dominicus (Latin), 'of or belonging to a lord or master'
      • derived Dominus (Latin), 'The Lord, the God of Abraham and the Hebrew Tanakh; (Christianity) God, often God the Father'
      • affix -icus (Latin), 'of or pertaining to; belonging to; derived from; connected with: -ic, -ish'

Ancestors

• Dominicus (Latin)

Descendants and derived words

• St Dominic (English)

Sources

1. Dominic (English) - Wiktionary
2. Dominicus (Latin) - Wiktionary
3. dominicus (Latin) - Wiktionary
4. Dominus (Latin) - Wiktionary

Updated August 2026

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