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Dominic

American  
[dom-uh-nik] / ˈdɒm ə nɪk /

noun

  1. Saint, 1170–1221, Spanish priest: founder of the Dominican order.

  2. a male given name: from the Latin word meaning “of the Lord.”


Dominic British  
/ ˈdɒmɪnɪk /

noun

  1. Saint. original name Domingo de Guzman. ?1170–1221, Spanish priest; founder of the Dominican order. Feast day: Aug 7

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Dominic Lavery from Lavery's Bar said that planning for the event had taken "five or six months".

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Dominic Tsoi drove from Orange County to spin at the open decks hosted by the DJ collective Helipad Society.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

The Bravo reality star shares five children with her ex-husband, biotech entrepreneur William Pedranti: sons Harrison, 22; Dawson, 19; Greyson, 16; and Dominic, 12; and daughter Everleigh, 14.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Future US Open champion Dominic Thiem also won the event in 2003.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Maggie likes Dominic Brescia, who goes to a different school.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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