Definitions for Dennis
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1. Dennisnoun

   A male given name from Ancient Greek.

2. Dennisnoun

   A patronymic surname.

3. Etymology: Old French saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, "follower of (the wine god) Dionysos".

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1. Dennis

   Dennis or Denis is a first or last name from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius, via one of the Christian saints named Dionysius. The name came from Dionysus, the Greek god of ecstatic states, particularly those produced by wine, which is sometimes said to be derived from the Greek Dios (Διός, "of Zeus") and Nysos or Nysa (Νῦσα), where the young god was raised. Dionysus (or Dionysos; also known as Bacchus in Roman mythology and associated with the Italic Liber), the Thracian god of wine, represents not only the intoxicating power of wine, but also its social and beneficent influences. He is viewed as the promoter of civilization, a lawgiver, and lover of peace—as well as the patron deity of both agriculture and the theater. Dionysus is a god of mystery religious rites, such as those practiced in honor of Demeter and Persephone at Eleusis near Athens. In the Thracian mysteries, he wears the "bassaris" or fox-skin, symbolizing new life. (See also Maenads.) A mediaeval Latinised form of the Anglo-Norman surname Le Denys was Dacus, which correctly meant Dacian, but when the Vikings were about was often used to mean "Danish" or "The Dane". The name became modernised as Denys, then later as Dennis. Alternative forms and spellings of the name include Denis, Denys, Dennys, Denish, Deon, Deonne, Deonte, and Dion, Dionice. Diminutive forms include Den, Dennoh, Deno, Denny, Deny and Deen. The name Sydenie (alternate spellings: Sydney or Sidney) may derive from a village in Normandy called Saint-Denis.A medieval diminutive was Dye, from which the names Dyson and Tyson are derived.Dennis is a very popular English, Irish and Danish name, common throughout the English-speaking world. Denis is a very popular French name, common throughout the Francophone world, but is also a common English, Irish, German, Italian, Dutch, Croatian, Belarusian, Ukrainian, Russian, Bulgarian, Brazilian, Bosnian, and Albanian name. Dionizy is the Polish version of the name. Dionigi and Dionisio are the Italian versions of the name. The Irish name Donnchadh may be anglicised as Denis, but has a different origin and is in fact related to the name Duncan. Feminine versions of the name include: Denise, Denisa, Deni, Denice, Deniece, Dione, and Dionne.

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1. dennis

   The man who expresses the things he thinks other folks think he thinks.

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1. DENNIS

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dennis is ranked #409 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Dennis surname appeared 78,482 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 27 would have the surname Dennis.
   
   65.6% or 51,484 total occurrences were White.
   27.8% or 21,849 total occurrences were Black.
   2.8% or 2,260 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.2% or 1,797 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 620 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.6% or 471 total occurrences were Asian.

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Dennis' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2460

Anagrams for Dennis »

1. sinned

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1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Karen

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dennis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dennis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Dennis in a Sentence

1. Kim Janey:

   Dennis White has repeatedly asserted that the domestic violence allegations against Dennis White are false, but Dennis White stated in Dennis White hearing and during the investigation that Dennis White has hit and pushed members of Dennis White household, the allegations and evidence of this behavior raised serious questions about Dennis White fitness to lead the Boston Police Department. And Dennis White's actions in recent weeks, have done even more to erode public trust in Dennis White judgment and ability to lead.

2. Katherine Ramsland:

   When I first wrote to Dennis Rader, Dennis Rader appreciated the fact that I had academic credentials and that I was also an expert on serial killers because I had done a lot of writing on them prior to talking with him, but Dennis Rader had a test for me. Dennis Rader wanted me to solve some codes that Dennis Rader sent me.

3. Greg Norman:

   I'm disappointed, but I'm not going to run around like Dennis Rodman and head-butt somebody. (after losing the Masters tournament)

4. Michael Avenatti:

   The letter from Dennis Ketterer is garbage - the GOP is desperate, the allegations Dennis Ketterer makes are false and without any basis. We demand that the FBI interview my client Dennis Ketterer, and that anyone found to have submitted false info be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

5. Dennis Quaid:

   Special Screening at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oct. 20, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. ( Photo by Marco Garcia/Getty Images for Lionsgate Entertainment) Dennis Quaid, 65, AND PHD STUDENT Laura Savoie, 26, WILL MARRY WITHIN THE YEAR, STAR SAYS Quaid also shared it was never his intention to find someone Savoies age. I didnt go out looking for an age gap or someone really younger than me, he explained. I met Laura Savoie at a business event and then the relationship developed. You have no control over who you fall in love with, he continued. I dont fall in love easily. But I cant let what a few people think control all that. Ive been married three times and this is the final one, I know it is. I feel like I have a real partner in life. Quaid was previously dating longtime girlfriend Santa Auzina, whom he was last photographed with in December 2018, People Magazine reported. The couple, who were together for a little over two years, began dating after Dennis Quaid split from Dennis Quaid wife of 12 years, Kimberly Buffington, in 2016. The former pair finalized their divorced in April 2018. Quaid was previously married to actress Meg Ryan. The 10-year marriage ended in 2001. Dennis Quaid, 65, DATING PHD STUDENT Laura Savoie, 26 : REPORTS Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan are pictured here in February 2000. Dennis Quaid spoke to Fox News about Dennis Quaid first-ever splurge for the holidays. ( Photo by KMazur/WireImage via Getty) Dennis Quaid HOPES BY SHARING Dennis Quaid STORY WITH PAST ADDICTION ITLL HELP OTHERS : LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL AFTERWARDS And before that, Dennis Quaid was married to actress P.J. Soles from 1978 until 1983. Earlier this month, Dennis Quaid told Entertainment Tonight hes eager to be a married man within the year. Youve got a year, right ? Dennis Quaid told the outlet. And if you go past a year without getting married, then youre suspect. Thats basic etiquette. According to Dennis Quaid, Dennis Quaid and Savoite began planning their wedding the next minute after Dennis Quaid popped the question in Hawaii last month. I think shes looking at wedding dresses today, Dennis Quaid said. Shes got ta get started. Dennis Quaid SHOWS OFF LAURA SAVOIES ENGAGEMENT RING According to People Magazine, this photo shows Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie on May 14, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. ( Photo by gotpap/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) DENNIS QUAID ON NATASHA RICHARDSONS DEATH 10 YEARS LATER : SHES A BEAUTIFUL PERSON In late October, Dennis Quaid confirmed to Extra Dennis Quaid proposed to the 26-year-old after several months of dating. I had the ring in my pocket, Dennis Quaid gushed to the outlet. It has been kind of a month-and-a-half plan I wanted it to be private. At the time, Dennis Quaid revealed Dennis Quaid waited for the perfect sunset to pop the question. She was actually taking a selfie of us, and I put the ring in front and said, Will you marry me ? And then she fell down.

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