Denison
DEN-i-son
Denison is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “An English surname derived from Dennis, which comes from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry.”, and peaked in popularity in 1944.
What Denison Means
“An English surname derived from Dennis, which comes from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry.”
The Story of Denison
Before your son arrived, a spirit of joyous revelry flowed through ancient Greece, and that same energy is now waiting to be claimed.
Denison, an English surname, traces its roots back to Dennis, itself a derivative of Dionysius. In ancient Greece, Dionysius was the god of wine, fertility, and ecstatic celebration. This name journeyed across centuries, eventually becoming a given name for boys in the English-speaking world.
This name holds the promise of a life filled with vibrant expression for your son. You envision a child who embraces joy with open arms, whose laughter echoes the ancient spirit of celebration, and who brings an infectious zest for life to everyone he meets.
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Famous Namesakes
William Denison
Governor of New South Wales and Madras.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1944
Total Births
64
First Recorded
1916
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