Dominique
Meaning of Dominique
The name Dominique is a versatile and elegant choice that can be used for both boys and girls. Originating from French, where it is pronounced as doh-mee-NEEK (/dɔ.mi.nik/), the name has seamlessly transitioned into English-speaking cultures, pronounced as dom-uh-NEEK (/ˈdɑm.əˌnik/). Dominique means "of the Lord" or "belonging to God," deriving from the Latin name Dominicus. This name carries a sense of grace and sophistication, often associated with individuals who are strong yet gentle. Variations of this name include Dominick and Dominik. In the United States, Dominique has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, peaking in the early 1990s when it ranked within the top 200 names for newborns. Despite its peaks and valleys in usage, Dominique remains a timeless choice that embodies both strength and elegance.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as doh-mee-NEEK (/dɔ.mi.nik/)
English
- Pronunced as dom-uh-NEEK (/ˈdɑm.əˌnik/)
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Notable People Named Dominique
| Dominique Strauss-Kahn - Dominique Gaston André Strauss-Kahn, also known as DSK, is a French economist and politician who served as the tenth managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and was a member of the French Socialist Party. |
| Jacques Dominique Wilkins is a former professional basketball player known for his acrobatic slam dunks and his long-standing career with the Atlanta Hawks, where he holds numerous franchise records. |
| Dominique Helena Moceanu is a retired American gymnast who won gold as part of the United States women's gymnastics team at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Dominique Margaux Dawes, also known as 'Awesome Dawesome', is a retired American artistic gymnast and a three-time Olympian, known for her achievements in the 1996 Summer Olympics and as a member of the gold-medal-winning "Magnificent Seven" team. |
| Dominique de Menil was a prominent French-American art collector, philanthropist, and founder of the Menil Collection, known for her contributions to the arts and her family's oil-equipment fortune. |
| Dominique Claudine Ouattara née Nouvian is the current First Lady of Ivory Coast, married to President Alassane Ouattara. |
| Dominique Marie Varlet - Dominique-Marie Varlet was a French prelate and missionary known for his involvement in a schism within the Roman Catholic Church. |
| Dominique Morisseau is an award-winning American playwright and actress known for her impactful work, including The Detroit Project, and was honored with a MacArthur Fellowship in 2018. |
| Dominique Perrault is a renowned French architect and urban planner, celebrated for his design of the French National Library and honored with prestigious awards for his contributions to architecture. |
| Dominique Jackson, also known as Tyra Allure Ross, is a Tobagonian-American actress, author, model, and reality TV personality, best recognized for her role as Elektra Abundance on the FX series Pose and her appearances in Vogue España. |
| Dominique Fishback is an accomplished American actress known for her roles in Judas and the Black Messiah and Swarm, earning her critical acclaim and award nominations. |
| Dominique Charpin is a renowned French Assyriologist and professor at the Collège de France, known for his expertise in the "Old-Babylonian" period. |
| Dominique Jones - Dominique O'Neal Jones is an American professional basketball player known for his scoring prowess, currently playing for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association. |
| Dominique Thorne is an American actress known for her roles in If Beale Street Could Talk and Judas and the Black Messiah, and for portraying Riri Williams / Ironheart in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. |
| Dominique Swain is an American actress known for her roles in independent cinema and prominent films like Lolita and Face/Off. |
