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Denyce
How to Pronounce Denyce
Pronounced duh-NEESE /dəˈniːs/Medium
Meaning: Denyce is a decorative spelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which comes ultimately from Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus,' the Greek god of wine and revelry. The -yce ending is a stylistic variant; the name inherits Denise's meaning.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Denyce is a decorative respelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, from Dionysius. It appears in United States records from around 1939, following the mid-century popularity of Denise, with a small high in the mid-1950s.
It was always rare in this spelling, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak, and recurred into the 2000s. Standard Denise is the usual form; Denyce reads as a stylized variant, shortened to Denny or Niecy. Opera singer Denyce Graves shares the spelling, showing its lasting elegance.
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What does the name Denyce mean?
It is a stylish respelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, ultimately from Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus.'
How do you pronounce Denyce?
It's said duh-NEESE /dəˈniːs/, two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Denyce a boy or girl name?
Denyce is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Denyce?
It has always been rare in this spelling, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.