Dominica Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dominica Name at a Glance

Name	Dominica
Meaning	Feminine form of Dominic: From dominkus, meaning 'of the Lord'. Famous bearer: St Dominic founded the Dominican order of preaching friars.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dominica Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dominica means “Feminine form of Dominic: From dominkus, meaning 'of the Lord'. Famous bearer: St Dominic founded the Dominican order of preaching friars”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dominica Name Origin

Our database records Dominica under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dominica a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dominica is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dominica

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