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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
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Friendship potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Diane96%
  2. Diana96%
  3. Laura96%
  4. Lori96%
  5. Dianne96%
  6. Debbie94%
  7. Debra94%
  8. Deborah94%
  9. Sharon93%
  10. Linda93%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy62%
  2. Melody62%
  3. Barbara63%
  4. Joy63%
  5. Bonnie63%
  6. Terri64%
  7. Roberta64%
  8. Teresa64%
  9. Theresa64%
  10. Martha64%

Love potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Gloria91%
  2. Janet90%
  3. Denise89%
  4. Glenda86%
  5. Yvonne86%
  6. Renee86%
  7. Annette86%
  8. Darlene85%
  9. Gail85%
  10. Brenda85%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody49%
  2. Marilyn50%
  3. Wanda56%
  4. Bonnie57%
  5. Cindy59%
  6. Joy59%
  7. Barbara60%
  8. Ann61%
  9. Anne61%
  10. Julie63%

Professional potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Constance95%
  2. Connie95%
  3. Beth91%
  4. Christine86%
  5. Carol85%
  6. Marcia85%
  7. Valerie85%
  8. Marsha85%
  9. Carolyn85%
  10. Claudia85%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody55%
  2. Phyllis56%
  3. Janet57%
  4. Bonnie60%
  5. Yvonne60%
  6. Sue62%
  7. Joy62%
  8. Carla62%
  9. Cindy62%
  10. Susan62%

Crush potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Darlene96%
  2. Linda95%
  3. Tammy94%
  4. Debbie93%
  5. Debra93%
  6. Deborah93%
  7. Cynthia90%
  8. Nancy89%
  9. Cheryl89%
  10. Sharon89%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance53%
  2. Connie53%
  3. Martha53%
  4. Roberta53%
  5. Barbara56%
  6. Bonnie57%
  7. Anne61%
  8. Ann61%
  9. Toni62%
  10. Terri64%
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