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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
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Diane96%
  2. Diana96%
  3. Regena96%
  4. Dianna96%
  5. Lu96%
  6. Brigitte96%
  7. Ronna96%
  8. Jacquelyne96%
  9. Lorrie96%
  10. Leeann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita53%
  2. Janis53%
  3. Zina55%
  4. Jeannie58%
  5. Peri59%
  6. Cyndi59%
  7. Deidre59%
  8. Deedee60%
  9. Mikki61%
  10. Cindy62%

Love potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Carolann93%
  2. Hermelinda93%
  3. Marybeth93%
  4. Glendora93%
  5. Sharyl92%
  6. Patrica92%
  7. Luann92%
  8. Loriann91%
  9. Kathyrn91%
  10. Nan91%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Caryl43%
  4. Moira43%
  5. Lolita46%
  6. Cherrie49%
  7. Velvet49%
  8. Peri49%
  9. Melody49%
  10. Deidre50%

Professional potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Constance95%
  2. Connie95%
  3. Jacquelyne92%
  4. Regena92%
  5. Beth91%
  6. Betsy91%
  7. Sharyl91%
  8. Vikki91%
  9. Janise90%
  10. Eilene90%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre42%
  2. Georgette43%
  3. Paulette46%
  4. Gay52%
  5. Mikki52%
  6. Jacki53%
  7. Lolita54%
  8. Suzette55%
  9. Dori55%
  10. Melody55%

Crush potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Leeann96%
  2. Benita96%
  3. Darlene96%
  4. Sheri96%
  5. Luann96%
  6. Linda95%
  7. Tammie95%
  8. Loriann95%
  9. Cheryll94%
  10. Hermelinda94%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis52%
  2. Constance53%
  3. Connie53%
  4. Martha53%
  5. Roberta53%
  6. Zina54%
  7. Cyndi55%
  8. Alfreda56%
  9. Barbara56%
  10. Nanette57%
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