Dennis or Denis?
Two spellings, side by side.
Dennis and Denis are two spellings of the same sound. Dennis is listed with the meaning "Named for saint denys; wild, frenzied; variant of dionysius. dionysius is the mythological greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking: (equivalent to the roman god bacchus.)" and Denis with "From the name dennis; from the latin dionysos or dionysus, referring to the greek god of wine". Dennis is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Dennis | Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Named for saint denys; wild, frenzied; variant of dionysius. dionysius is the mythological greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking: (equivalent to the roman god bacchus.) | From the name dennis; from the latin dionysos or dionysus, referring to the greek god of wine |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Unisex | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Den-nis | De-nis |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Dennis and Denis
Is Dennis or Denis more common?
Dennis is more often searched and saved on this site; Denis is also used.
Do Dennis and Denis mean the same?
Dennis: "Named for saint denys; wild, frenzied; variant of dionysius. dionysius is the mythological greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking: (equivalent to the roman god bacchus.)". Denis: "From the name dennis; from the latin dionysos or dionysus, referring to the greek god of wine".
How do you say Dennis?
In parts: Den-nis. Denis is said the same way.
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