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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. Dianna96%
  2. Laurel96%
  3. Marianne96%
  4. Shelia95%
  5. Rae94%
  6. Ladonna94%
  7. Jeri94%
  8. Sheri93%
  9. Tammie92%
  10. Patti92%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis53%
  2. Jeannie58%
  3. Teri64%
  4. Therese64%
  5. Margarita65%
  6. Janie67%
  7. Bernadette68%
  8. Gayle68%
  9. Vicky68%
  10. Janette69%

Love potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Janette90%
  2. Bernadette86%
  3. Francine86%
  4. Jeanine86%
  5. Tammie84%
  6. Nadine83%
  7. Sheri83%
  8. Janine83%
  9. Patrice83%
  10. Debora83%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Margo56%
  3. Mona56%
  4. Gwen60%
  5. Myra60%
  6. Shelley60%
  7. Lou60%
  8. Jeannie61%
  9. Deloris61%
  10. Vicky62%

Professional potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Betsy91%
  2. Debora86%
  3. Jeri84%
  4. Marianne84%
  5. Shelia82%
  6. Patti81%
  7. Lucinda81%
  8. Patty81%
  9. Sheryl81%
  10. Laurel79%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette46%
  2. Janette57%
  3. Bernadette57%
  4. Tammie58%
  5. Lorie59%
  6. Jeannie60%
  7. Deloris60%
  8. Sherrie61%
  9. Shelly61%
  10. Mona61%

Crush potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Tammie95%
  3. Jeri93%
  4. Ladonna93%
  5. Leann90%
  6. Tami89%
  7. Marianne89%
  8. Sherri89%
  9. Marla89%
  10. Shari89%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis52%
  2. Jeannie59%
  3. Trudy62%
  4. Therese64%
  5. Roxanne64%
  6. Teri64%
  7. Margo66%
  8. Janine68%
  9. Joni68%
  10. Gwen68%
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