Deni

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Pronounced DEN-ee /ˈdɛn.i/Medium

Meaning: Deni is a short form of Denise or Denice, the French feminine of Denis, which descends from Latin Dionysius and the name of the Greek god Dionysus, god of wine and revelry. Deni also stands alone as a modern short name.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim short name: Deni clips Denise, which traces back to the Greek god Dionysus (said 'DEN-ee').

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Origin LowFrench, Greek

MeaningDeni is a short form of Denise or Denice, the French feminine of Denis, which descends from Latin Dionysius and the name of the Greek god Dionysus, god of wine and revelry. Deni also stands alone as a modern short name.

U.S. rank (2024)#13873 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1974

Total births (all-time)≈ 665

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deni is a short form of Denise, the French feminine of Denis. Denis comes from Latin Dionysius, 'of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine and revelry; the name travelled through Saint Denis, patron of France. Deni now also stands on its own as a crisp modern short name, which we note (said 'DEN-ee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, trim, and friendly.

Did you know? Follow Deni back far enough and you reach Dionysus, the Greek god of wine — by way of Saint Denis, the patron saint of France, and the feminine Denise.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Deni — Short form of Denise; Latin Dionysius, Greek Dionysus

Variations

DennyDennieDenise

Nicknames

DenNee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deni mean?

Deni is a short form of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which comes from Latin Dionysius — 'of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine.

How do you pronounce Deni?

It's said DEN-ee /ˈdɛn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Deni a boy or girl name?

Deni is used mostly as a girl's name in the U.S.; it also occurs as a boys' short form abroad.

How popular is Deni?

Deni is a rare name for girls in the U.S.