Dennis
Derived from the Greek god Dionysus or from Dionysos, meaning 'of Dionysus'.
Meaning and origin
Dennis is the standard English, German, and Dutch form of the name Denis, which comes from the Roman saint Denis (also called Dionysius).
How to pronounce Dennis
| English (US) | DEN-iss |
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