The story behind Denise
From French Denise, from Latin Dionȳsia (feminine form of Dionȳsius, a male name of Ancient Greek origin meaning “follower of Dionysus”). Dionysus is the mythological Greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking. Doublet of Dionysia.
Other language forms and explanations (1)
German entry
From French Denise.
Pronunciation
US: /dəˈniːs/
Regional pronunciation variants
- UK: /dəˈniːz/
- German: /deˈniːs/
Popularity
Denise ranked #1677 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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- Ending
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- Syllables
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- feminine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
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- same syllable count
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Middle Names for Denise
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 4 syllables
- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Denise
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- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
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- Gender
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- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends L
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length