Dennis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Wild or frenzied
Pronunciation
DEH-nis(German, Dutch)
DEHN-is(English)
DEN-iss
Popularity
Dennis is a popular name in many countries worldwide, especially in English-speaking countries. In the United States, it was most popular in the 1940s and 1950s, but has since declined in popularity. However, it is still a common name in many European countries.

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Dennis Name meanings & History

Wild or frenzied. Usual English, German and Dutch form of Denis. Dennis is a popular name for boys, commonly used as a first name, but it can also be used as a surname. It is a classic name that has stood the test of time and remains a popular choice for parents.

Zodiac Sign of Dennis: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dennis:

D: Daddy,Dutiful,Determined,Demanding,Domestic,Doting

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain

N: Nervous,Nutrition,Nagging,Neat,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

S: Sensuality,Status,Security,Solidity,Sex,Success,Social Standing

Dennis is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Dennis include Dennis Rodman, a former NBA player, Dennis Quaid, an American actor, and Dennis Hopper, an American actor and director.

2.) DENNIS (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Dionysius (of Dionysos, the Greek mythological god of wine and revelry). (DAY-NIS)


3.) DENNIS (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the French Denis, a name derived from the Greek Dionysius (of Dionysos, the Greek mythological god of wine and revelry). The name was borne by St. Denis, a 3rd-century evangelist who became the patron saint of France, thus establishing the name’s continued popularity. In England, Dennis became common after the 12th century. Short: Den. Pet: Denny. (DEN-NIS)


4.) Dennis (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) reveler

Other Forms: Denes, Deni, Denis, Deniss, Denni, Dennies, Denniz, Denny, Deno, Dino


5.) Dennis (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) Mythology: a follower of Dionysus, the god of wine. See also Dion,Nicho.

Other Forms: Dannis, Dannys, Dennas, Dennes, Dennet, Dennez, Denya


6.) Dennis (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Servant of Dionysus

Other Forms: Denis


7.) Dennis (Female)

Usage: Medieval English


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Description: Possibly a precursor to modern Denise.

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