Dennis

Den-nis · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Greek origin.

Related words

See also: Denis, Denise, Denny
Synonyms: Denis, Denny

Etymology

From Greek Dionysios, meaning "follower of Dionysus," the god of wine and festivity. The name came through Latin Dionysius and was popularized by Saint Denis of Paris. Common in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.