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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 Calvert-Lewin: The Leeds forward should have scored from the excellent chance he was presented with from Palmer's free-kick after coming on as a second-half substitute.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The chosen ones - Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout - are all relative newcomers.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns after more than five years since his last call-up and Dominic Solanke makes his first squad since October 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke is the other striker, making his way back this season after several months on the sidelines with an ankle problem.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Maggie says her face turns red when Dominic talks to her.

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