Dennison
DEN-i-son
Dennison is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Dennison is an English surname turned given name, meaning 'son of Dennis'. Dennis is derived from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry.”. It currently ranks #10109 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1949.
What Dennison Means
“Dennison is an English surname turned given name, meaning 'son of Dennis'. Dennis is derived from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry.”
The Story of Dennison
This name, born from the Greek god of revelry, carries a lineage of joviality and a dash of defiant joy.
Dennison is an English surname that has transitioned into a given name, meaning 'son of Dennis.' The name Dennis itself traces back to Dionysius, the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and revelry. Originating in Greece, the cult of Dionysius spread throughout the Roman Empire and later into Europe, carrying with it connotations of festivity, exuberance, and a certain wild spirit.
When you first utter 'Dennison,' it sounds like a hearty laugh or the clinking of glasses in celebration. It’s a name that suggests a child with an infectious zest for life, someone who brings people together. You’ll feel a playful warmth when you write it on a birthday card, imagining your son’s bright, sociable spirit lighting up every room he enters, a true descendant of Dionysian joy.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#18 in 1949
Total Births
760
First Recorded
1915
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