Denni

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Pronounced DEN-ee /ˈdɛn.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Denise (feminine of Dennis), from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity); used as an independent nameLow

In 30 seconds: Follower of Dionysus: Denni is a short form of Denise/Dennis. Warm and crisp (said 'DEN-ee').

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Origin LowGreek, French

MeaningA short form of Denise (feminine of Dennis), from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity); used as an independent name

U.S. rank (2024)#10454 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 197

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

Denni is a short form of Denise (feminine of Dennis), from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity), used independently. A crisp name (said 'DEN-ee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a Denise nickname-name. Rare, a fond short form, and crisp.

Did you know? Denni is a short form of Denise (feminine of Dennis), 'follower of Dionysus' from the Greek Dionysius — used on its own — a crisp choice (said 'DEN-ee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Denni — Greek; short for Denise/Dennis

Variations

DennyDenni

Nicknames

Den

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Denni mean?

Denni is a short form of Denise, 'follower of Dionysus' from the Greek Dionysius.

How do you pronounce Denni?

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

Is Denni a boy or girl name?

Denni is a girl's name here (Denny is often a boy's short form of Dennis).

How popular is Denni?

Denni is a very rare name in the U.S.