Denny
DEH-nee
Popularity
#4444
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
15,793
Peak Year
#446 in 1947
First Recorded
1889
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Denny is a diminutive of Dennis, which originates from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry. Meaning "follower of Dionysius".
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Famous Namesakes
Denny DeVito
American actor, comedian, and filmmaker
Denny Hamlin
American professional stock car racing driver
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