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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. Deanna96%
  2. Tanya95%
  3. Katrina92%
  4. Monica88%
  5. Michele88%
  6. Michelle88%
  7. Tamara88%
  8. Lisa87%
  9. Carrie86%
  10. Veronica86%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina61%
  2. Wendy66%
  3. Heidi67%
  4. Nina69%
  5. Gina70%
  6. Melissa70%
  7. April71%
  8. Tara71%
  9. Stacey74%
  10. Jennifer74%

Love potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Tonya86%
  2. Amy85%
  3. Tanya81%
  4. Monica81%
  5. Christy81%
  6. Michele81%
  7. Michelle81%
  8. Kimberly78%
  9. Yolanda77%
  10. Veronica77%

Bottom 10

  1. April51%
  2. Tina56%
  3. Jill56%
  4. Tara57%
  5. Heidi61%
  6. Melanie63%
  7. Jennifer63%
  8. Nina64%
  9. Wendy64%
  10. Dawn64%

Professional potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Veronica85%
  2. Carrie85%
  3. Yolanda83%
  4. Monica78%
  5. Tanya77%
  6. Deanna75%
  7. Tonya75%
  8. Stacey74%
  9. Rhonda74%
  10. Melinda74%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather53%
  2. April56%
  3. Jennifer58%
  4. Amy59%
  5. Lisa64%
  6. Dawn65%
  7. Wendy66%
  8. Jill67%
  9. Melanie67%
  10. Angela69%

Crush potential for Dom

Top 10

  1. Amy92%
  2. Kimberly88%
  3. Melinda87%
  4. Monica87%
  5. Lisa87%
  6. Jennifer86%
  7. Tanya86%
  8. Heather84%
  9. Dawn84%
  10. Veronica83%

Bottom 10

  1. Heidi64%
  2. Tina66%
  3. Tara67%
  4. Tonya67%
  5. Wendy68%
  6. Jill68%
  7. Gina69%
  8. Stacey70%
  9. Nina70%
  10. April72%
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