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Dennis

A variation of Dionysius, known in the Bible as a judge of Athens, who converted to Christianity by the apostle Paul. Perhaps best-known for "Dennis the Menace," the mischievous, blonde, comic strip character, who made his debut in 1951 in 16 newspapers in 1959. He was also the title character of a 1959 to 1963 television sitcom and a 1993 live-action film. Actor Dennis Quaid is another famous bearer. Listed among the top 100 names from 1934 to 1984. , Wild, frenzied. Also a lover of wine. From Dionysus, the mythological God of wine and drama.

Origin: Greek

Gender: Unisex

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Variations: Denise +; Dionysia +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Denis +; Dennys +; Denys +; Add an Alternative

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Famous Denniss: Dennis Haysbert (actor); Dennis Conner (America's Cup sailor); Dennis Franz (actor); Dennis Rodman (basketball player); Denis Hopper (actor; Dennis Bergkamp (Dutch soccer player); Dennis Miller (comedian/television personality); Add a Famous Dennis

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Dennis is on other name lists
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