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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.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

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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Numerology

7

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Famous Namesakes

  • William Denison

    Governor of New South Wales and Madras.

Personality Traits

CharmingEnergeticCreativeOutgoing

Peak Year

#7 in 1944

Total Births

64

First Recorded

1916

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