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Domino

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Pronounced DOM-ih-noh /ˈdɒm.ɪ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Best known as the word for the tile game, from the Latin dominus, 'lord' (via the phrase 'benedicamus Domino'). Also a Bond character; we note both neutrally. Bold and playful.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold, playful word-name: Domino echoes 'lord' and the game (said 'DOM-ih-noh'). Distinctive and fun.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningBest known as the word for the tile game, from the Latin dominus, 'lord' (via the phrase 'benedicamus Domino'). Also a Bond character; we note both neutrally. Bold and playful.
U.S. rank (2023)#10513 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819832023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Domino traces to the Latin dominus, 'lord,' by way of the game's name, and has a pop-culture life as a Bond character, which we note neutrally. Bold and rare in the U.S. (said 'DOM-ih-noh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and playful.

Did you know? Domino names the tile game, rooted in the Latin domino, 'to the lord' — and appears as a Bond character, which we note neutrally. Bold, playful, and distinctive (said 'DOM-ih-noh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Domino — word/game; Latin 'lord'; Bond character

Variations

DominoeDominiqueDomina

Nicknames

DomMino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Domino mean?

Domino is best known as the word for the tile game, from the Latin for 'lord'; it's also a Bond character, noted neutrally.

How do you pronounce Domino?

It's said DOM-ih-noh /ˈdɒm.ɪ.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Domino a boy or girl name?

Domino is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Domino?

Domino is a rare name in the U.S.

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