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Name
Domino
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Domino is a name that is primarily used for women, although it is occasionally given to boys, despite the masculine 'o' at the end. In its masculine form, the name means 'the lord' or 'master', while the female meaning is 'the lady'.

What does the name Domino mean?

Domino is primarily known as a female first name, although it is rarely used as a male name. In the masculine interpretation, it means 'the lord' or 'master', while in the feminine sense it means 'the lady'. Domino is often regarded as a short form of Dominique. The name has its roots in Latin, derived from the word dominus, which means 'the lord'. A prominent bearer of the name was the English bounty hunter Domino Harvey (1969-2005), who was named after the French model Dominique 'Domino' Sanda. The name became particularly popular through the James Bond film 'Thunderball', in which the villain's lover is named Dominetta 'Domino' Vitali. Other variants include Domina, Domini, Dominia, Dominga, and Dominica.

Where does the name Domino come from?

The name Domino has Latin roots and can be used for both women and men. The meaning is 'the lord/lady'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Domino?

Domino is pronounced as 'do-mi-no'.

When is the name day of Domino?

The name day for Domino is celebrated on March 9, August 5, August 8, and December 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Domino is a rather rare first name. It has never appeared in the country's name popularity lists. Its best ranking was 2,037th place in the Italian name charts in 2020. In the last ten years, Domino has been given as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it 3,723rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 1999 and 2024, it ranks 5,626th in Italy.

Famous people

  • Domino Harvey (British bounty hunter)

Frequently asked questions about the name Domino

What is the origin of the name Domino?

Domino has Latin roots and is derived from the word 'dominus', meaning 'the lord'. The name can be used for both women and men.

What does the name Domino mean?

In the feminine sense, Domino means 'the lady', while in the masculine form it means 'the lord' or 'master'. It is often regarded as a short form of Dominique.

How popular is the name Domino?

Domino is a rather rare first name, but it has gained some recognition through various cultural references, such as the James Bond film 'Thunderball'.

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