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Dennise

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Pronounced deh-NEES /dɛˈnis/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Denise — the French feminine of Denis, from Greek Dionysios, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity)Low

In 30 seconds: Follower of Dionysus: Dennise spells Denise. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'deh-NEES').
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Origin LowGreek, French
MeaningA spelling of Denise — the French feminine of Denis, from Greek Dionysios, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity)
U.S. rank (2025)#12230 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,488

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119352025

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

Dennise is a spelling of Denise — the French feminine of Denis, from Greek Dionysios, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity). A lyrical, classic name (said 'deh-NEES'; nickname Deni).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this spelling, follower-of-Dionysus at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Denise is the French feminine of Denis, from Greek Dionysios, 'a follower of Dionysus' — Dennise is a spelling (popular in Latin America), lyrical and classic (said 'deh-NEES').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Denise — Greek etymology

Variations

DeniseDenisseDeniss

Nicknames

Deni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dennise mean?

Dennise spells Denise — the feminine of Denis, Greek 'a follower of Dionysus'.

How do you pronounce Dennise?

It's said deh-NEES /dɛˈnis/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dennise a boy or girl name?

Dennise is a girl's name.

How popular is Dennise?

Dennise is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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