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Dom

Boy Name day: August 8
Dom is a short form of Dominic: on birth records it is written Dominic (177,062 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Dominic page. Also a short form of Dominique, Donnie, Damon.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Belonging to the Lord.
From the Latin Dominicus, 'of the Lord,' from dominus ('lord, master'), historically given to children born on a Sunday (dies Dominica).

Name day for Dom

August 8

Why this day? Dom is a short form of Dominic, and shares its name day.

Dom is celebrated in France and the United States on August 8.

The story of the name Dom

Dom is a short form of Dominic. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — belonging to the Lord, and shares its name day, August 8.

On birth records, Dom is rarely written as such: the Doms are Dominics (177,062 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Dominic page. Dom is also a short form of Dominique, Donnie, Damon.

Frequently asked questions about Dom

What does Dom mean?

Dom is a short form of Dominic, which means belonging to the Lord.

When is Dom's name day?

August 8, together with Dominic: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dom a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Dominic.

Dom's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Carlton96%
  2. Dewayne96%
  3. Gale96%
  4. Dianna96%
  5. Laurel96%
  6. Clay96%
  7. Darrel96%
  8. Marianne96%
  9. Ed96%
  10. Neal95%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy52%
  2. Janis53%
  3. Garry55%
  4. Timmy57%
  5. Rudy58%
  6. Jeannie58%
  7. Byron64%
  8. Teri64%
  9. Therese64%
  10. Sammy64%

Love potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Stewart92%
  2. Janette90%
  3. Darrel87%
  4. Tommie87%
  5. Gale87%
  6. Nelson87%
  7. Teddy86%
  8. Carlton86%
  9. Mickey86%
  10. Bernadette86%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Byron44%
  3. Van55%
  4. Matt55%
  5. Margo56%
  6. Mona56%
  7. Darwin57%
  8. Garry58%
  9. Kurt60%
  10. Gwen60%

Professional potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Betsy91%
  2. Cleveland87%
  3. Loren87%
  4. Debora86%
  5. Pete86%
  6. Carlton85%
  7. Freddie85%
  8. Ed85%
  9. Fredrick85%
  10. Laurence85%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette46%
  2. Dee53%
  3. Janette57%
  4. Bernadette57%
  5. Daryl57%
  6. Tammie58%
  7. Garry58%
  8. Matt59%
  9. Rudy59%
  10. Sandy59%

Crush potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Tammie95%
  3. Dewayne94%
  4. Jeri93%
  5. Ladonna93%
  6. Darrel91%
  7. Leann90%
  8. Gale90%
  9. Brad90%
  10. Ron89%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis52%
  2. Freddy58%
  3. Kurt59%
  4. Jeannie59%
  5. Timmy60%
  6. Jan61%
  7. Trudy62%
  8. Garry62%
  9. Marty62%
  10. Byron63%
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