The boy's name Dennis \d(en)-nis\ is pronounced DEN-iss. It is of Greek and English origin, and its meaning is "follower of Dionysius". Also variant of Dionysius. Mythology: Dionysius is the Greek god of wine, responsible for the growth of the vines in spring and the originator of winemaking; he is equivalent to the Roman god Bacchus. Biblical: a judge of Athens who was converted to Christianity by the apostle Paul. Basketball player Dennis Rodman; actors Dennis Quaid, Dennis Christopher, Dennis Hopper, Dennis Franz, Denis Leary, Dennis Haysbert; sailor Dennis Conner.

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
Follower of Dionysius

A variation of Dionysius, known in the Bible as a judge of Athens, who converted to Christianity by the apostle Paul. Perhaps best-known for "Dennis the Menace," the mischievous, blonde, comic strip character, who made his debut in 1951 in 16 newspapers in 1959. He was also the title character of a 1959 to 1963 television sitcom and a 1993 live-action film. Actor Dennis Quaid is another famous bearer. Listed among the top 100 names from 1934 to 1984.

VARIATIONS
Denise Dionysia

ALTERNATIVES
Denis Denys Dennys

NICKNAMES
Den Denny

FAMOUS Denniss
Dennis Bergkamp (Dutch soccer player) Dennis Conner (America's Cup sailor) Dennis Rodman (basketball player) Denis Hopper (actor Dennis Haysbert (actor) Dennis Franz (actor) Dennis Miller (comedian/television personality)

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