Domino

Meaning of Domino

For a vibrant baby girl, the name Domino, pronounced DAH-muh-noh in English and DOH-mee-noh in Italian, springs from the dignified Latin dominus (“lord, master”) before donning its Old Italian mantle of domino—a simple hooded cloak once worn by clergy. Like a star-spattered midnight canvas or a trail of ivory and ebony tiles poised to spark a playful chain reaction, Domino balances poised elegance with joyful surprise. In Spanish and Italian familia gatherings, she might tiptoe through the room, leaving a giggling wake of toppled tiles—each click a celebration of spirited curiosity. Poised yet mischievous, Domino weaves ancient roots and modern flair into a story entirely her own, inviting all who meet her to embrace both tradition and the delightful art of turning the everyday into something extraordinary.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as DAH-muh-noh (/ˈdɑːmənoʊ/)

Italian

• Pronunced as DOH-mee-noh (/doʊˈmiːnoʊ/)