Dennis

Pronunciation: [ d-EHN-ihs ]

Girl Name #69,703 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dennis is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHN-ihs.

Parents who love the name Dennis often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #69,703
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Den Dey Denie Dennie

Also a Boy Name

Dennis is also used as a boy name, ranked #708.

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Similar Names

Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dennis

Is Dennis a boy or girl name?

Dennis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69703. As a boy name, it is ranked #708. Dennis is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dennis?

Dennis is pronounced d-EHN-ihs.

How popular is the name Dennis?

Dennis is currently ranked #69703 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dennis?

Common nicknames for Dennis include Den, Dey, Denie, and Dennie.

Is Dennis a common or rare name?

Dennis is an uncommon name, ranked #69703 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dennis

Dennis is a girl name .

Is Dennis a boy or girl name? Dennis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,703 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #708. Dennis is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dennis is currently ranked #69,703 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dennis include Den, Dey, Denie, and Dennie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.