Find out how popular the first name Domonik has been for the last 30 years (from 1992 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Domonik by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Domonik is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Domonik.

The history of the first name Domonik

The name Domonik is derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus, which means "belonging to the Lord." It is a variant of the more common name Dominic. The name has its roots in the Latin dominus, meaning "lord" or "master."

The name Dominicus was initially used by early Christians, especially in reference to Christ as the "Lord." It later became a popular name among monasteries and religious orders in medieval Europe, reflecting the devotion to the Christian faith.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Domonik was Saint Dominic de Guzmán (1170-1221), a Spanish priest and the founder of the Dominican Order. He was known for his preaching and efforts to combat heresy in southern France during the Albigensian Crusade.

Another notable figure was Domonik Králík (1599-1677), a Bohemian priest and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the discovery of the variability of the star Mira.

In the 18th century, Domonik Živković (1735-1809) was a Serbian writer and educator who played a crucial role in the development of the Serbian literary language.

During the Renaissance period, the Italian artist Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-1494), whose real name was Domenico di Tommaso Bigordi, was renowned for his frescoes, particularly those in the Sistine Chapel.

In more recent times, Domonik Hašek (born 1965) is a Czech former professional ice hockey goaltender who had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is considered one of the greatest goalies in the history of the sport.

While the name Domonik has its roots in Latin and has been used throughout history, it has also undergone various spelling variations and adaptations in different cultures and languages.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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