Dennis

Dennis is a name with Greek and English origins and is a longer form of the name Denny. The meaning of Denny is 'follower of Dionysius' or 'greek god of wine'. Dionysius was the god of wine, parties and decadence and he was known for having a cheeky nature. The name was believed to be brought into England by the Normans. Dennis the Menace is a highly popular cartoon associated with the name. It is a family-friendly comic, following a mischievous boy named Dennis, as he gets up to his tricks and pulls pranks on his family. There are also a number of famous Dennises. One is Dennis Quaid. He is an American actor who is known for his roles in 'The Parent Trap', 'The Day Before Tomorrow' and 'Far From Heaven'. Dennis Novak is another famous Dennis. He is a tennis player from Austria and was once ranked 85th in the world.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

god of Nysa

Origin

French from Greek, vernacular form of Dionysius

Numerology

D is for dashing, the romantic you!

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

N is for nice, need I say more?

N is for nice, need I say more?

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

S is for sensational, you know how to make a splash!

Lucky

Dennis lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Dennis

• Magdalena Daria Gessler Polish restaurateur
• Magdalena Jaworska Polish journalist, Miss Polonia 1984
• Magdalena Kemnitz Polish rower
• Magdalena Lamparska Polish actress
• Magdalena Anna Leciejewska Polish basketball player

Dennis in Pop Culture

• Dennis the goldfish of Stanley Griff on animated TV series "Stanley"
• Dennis Loughran aka Denisovich, character in Hotel Transylvania 2
• Dennis Nedry character in film Jurassic Park
• Dennis the Hitman minor character from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie