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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 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

Dominic typically opts for reds from cooler climates like Austria or Germany.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

While the AI investment boom remains on track, “the tension between favorable fundamentals and high valuations continues to grow,” Goldman strategists Dominic Wilson and Vickie Chang told clients in a note late Monday.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

“We always spoke about plan B, but actually plan B is not enough on its own anymore,” says Dominic Volek, Henley’s group head of private clients.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

“This is so cool. First me and Ethan, then Maggie and Dominic, and now Evie and whoever!”

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

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