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Dennie
How to Pronounce Dennie
Pronounced DEN-ee /ˈdɛni/Medium
Meaning: Dennie is an affectionate short form of Denise or Dennis, both from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus,' the god of wine and festivity. As a girl's name it leans toward the Denise side.Low
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
Dennie is a friendly short form of Denise or Dennis, names rooted in the Greek Dionysius. It appears in United States records from the mid eighteen-eighties but, unlike most names in its cohort, crested later, around 1952, riding the mid-century wave of Denise and casual -ie nicknames given as full names. It was never common, claimed by only a couple dozen girls a year at that high.
A Dennie from that early-fifties peak would be in her seventies now, placing it in a grandmother range. It has not revived as a girl's name, with parents preferring Denise or the crisp Dena, though its upbeat -ie sound still feels warm and unfussy.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dennie mean?
It is a pet form of Denise or Dennis, ultimately from the Greek Dionysius.
How do you pronounce Dennie?
It's said DEN-ee /ˈdɛni/, 2 syllables.
Is Dennie a boy or girl name?
Dennie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Dennie?
It was always rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its mid-century peak in the early nineteen-fifties.