Denny

What does the baby name Denny mean? Learn about what Denny means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Denny - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Denny: D-E-N-N-Y, is a 5-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Denny: DEN ee
Meaning of Denny: God of wine, devotee of dionysos, follower of zeus.
Origin of Denny: The name 'Denny' is a variant of the name 'Dennis', which has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek name 'Dionysios', meaning 'follower of Dionysus'. Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, fertility, and revelry.; American Names; British Names; Celtic Names; English Names; Gaelic Names; Greek Names; Irish Names; Scottish Names; Surname Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Denny: Danbey; Denby; Denney; Dent; Dentin; Denton
Popularity of Denny: The name 'Denny' has experienced moderate popularity over the years. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1950s and 1960s. However, its usage has declined in recent decades.; Denny currently has 28 likes, and is in the top 7% of liked boy's names. The name Marik is slightly more popular than Denny.

Etymology of Denny

The name 'Denny' is a diminutive form of 'Dennis'. The name 'Dennis' is derived from the Greek name 'Dionysios', which is composed of the elements 'Dionysos' and 'ios'. 'Dionysos' refers to the Greek god Dionysus, and 'ios' signifies 'son of'. Therefore, 'Dionysios' can be interpreted as 'son of Dionysus'.

Cultural Significance of Denny

The name 'Denny' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is primarily used as a given name without any specific cultural connotations.