Denise

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Denise is derived from the name of the Greek god of wine, Dionysus.
Pronunciation
DU-NEEZ(French)
deh-NEE-zə(Dutch)
duh-NEES
də-NEES(English)
Popularity
Denise was a popular baby name in the 1940s and 50s, but its popularity has been on the decline since then. In 2020, Denise ranked #800 in popularity for baby girl names in the United States.

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Denise Name meanings & History

The name Denise is derived from the name of the Greek god of wine, Dionysus. French feminine form of Denis. Denise is predominantly used in English and French speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Denise: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Denise:

D: Daddy,Determined,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful,Domestic

E: Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain

N: Neat,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nice,Nervous

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

S: Sex,Sensuality,Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Success,Status

Denise is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Denise Richards (Actress), Denise Austin (Fitness Expert), Denise DuBarry (Actress/Producer)

2.) DENISE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Feminine form of Dennis, which is an English cognate of the Greek Dionysios (a follower of the god Dionysos). Var: Danice, Denice. (DEH-NEES)


3.) DENISE (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: Feminine form of Denis, which is from the Greek Dionysius (of Dionysos, the Greek mythological god of wine and revelry). Var: Denice. (DEH-NEES)


4.) DENISE (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Feminine form of Dennis, which is an English cognate of the Greek Dionysios (a follower of the god Dionysos). Var: Daneece, Danice, Denice, Deniece, Deniese, Denyse, De Nyse. (DAH-NEES)


5.) Denise (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) wine-lover

Other Forms: Danise, Denese, Deniece, Denni, Denny


6.) Denise (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) Mythology: follower of Dionysus, the god of wine.

Other Forms: Danice, Danise, Denece, Denese, Deni, Deniece, Deniese, Denize, Denyce, Denys, Denyse, Dineece, Dineese, Dinice, Dinise, Dinyce, Dinyse, Dynice, Dynise, Dynyce, Dynyse


7.) DENISE (Female)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Feminine form of Dennis, which is an English cognate of the Greek Dionysios (a follower of the god Dionysos). Var: Daneece, Danice, Denice, Deniece, Deniese, Denyse, De Nyse. (DAH-NEES)


8.) Denise (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Servant of Dionysus

Other Forms: Deneese, Dineese


9.) DENISE (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Denise is a feminine form of Denis, the French cognate of the Greek Dionysios (a follower of the god Dionysos). Var: Denice. (DEH-NEE-SEH)


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