Domenico

What does the name Domenico mean?

Domenico is the Italian form of Dominic, from the Latin dominicus, "belonging to the Lord", a name once given to boys born on a Sunday. Saint Dominic founded the Dominican order, and the fashion designer Domenico Dolce of Dolce & Gabbana is the name's best-known modern bearer. Domenico ranked number 1820 in 2000 and stands at number 2425 in the United States in 2025.

At a glance

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Italian / Latin

Name day

August 8

Popularity

Rather rare – #2425 of the boy names in the United States

International

Domenico (Italian), Dominic (English), Dominique (French), Domingo (Spanish), Domingos (Portuguese), Dominik (German / Polish / Czech).

Similar names

• Dominic
• Domenic
• Mimmo
• Nico
• Domingo

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