The name Dominque (properly spelled Dominique) is of French origin and has a Latin root. It is derived from the Latin name "Dominicus", which means "of the Lord" or "belonging to God". It is a unisex name used both for males and females, which is quite popular in France.

This name carries with its an air of strength, particularly spiritual strength. Those with the name Dominique are believed to be extremely intuitive and typically have a deep understanding and compassion for others. They are likely to have philanthropic tendencies and a desire to make the world a better place.

Several famous personalities are named Dominique:

1. Dominique Wilkins: An American retired professional basketball player who was primarily a member of the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. He is widely considered one of the best dunkers in NBA history, earning the nickname "The Human Highlight Film."

2. Dominique Swain: An American actress. She is best known for her roles as the title character in the 1997 film adaptation of Lolita, and as Sean Archer's daughter, Jamie, in the action-thriller Face/Off (1997).

3. Dominique Provost-Chalkley: She is a British-Canadian actress noted for her role as Waverly Earp on the series Wynonna Earp.

Moreover, there's Dominique Sachse, an Emmy-winning journalist in Houston, Texas. She has been a broadcast journalist for KPRC-TV since 1994 and also runs a popular YouTube channel where she shares beauty and lifestyle advice.

Also worth mentioning Dominique Dawes, who is a retired American artistic gymnast. Known as 'Awesome Dawesome,' she was a 10-year member of the U.S. national gymnastics team, the 1994 U.S. all-around senior National Champion, a three-time Olympian, a World Championships silver medalist and a member of the gold-medal-winning "Magnificent Seven" at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Dominque Name Meaning

Dominque Name Meaning