The nameDomitille
Domitille is the French form of Domitilla, a girl's name of Latin origin borne by a Roman martyr. It has been liked in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Domitilla comes from the Roman family name Domitius, linked to domitus, "tamed".
Origin
Latin. Flavia Domitilla, of the family of Emperor Domitian, was a Christian. The Catacombs of Domitilla in Rome bear her name.
History
Rare for most of the 20th century, Domitille grew in France in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Domitille
Domitille in France
Domitille was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,010 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Domitille. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Domitille in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Domitille mean?
Domitilla comes from the Roman family name Domitius, linked to domitus, "tamed".
What is the origin of the name Domitille?
Latin. Flavia Domitilla, of the family of Emperor Domitian, was a Christian. The Catacombs of Domitilla in Rome bear her name.
Is Domitille a girl's or a boy's name?
Domitille is a girl's name.