Denise name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, German, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Denise den-EESE
Meaning: God of Wine, Feminine of Dennis, Follower of Dionysius and To Advise
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What does Denise mean?

Lofty and Ceaseless Denise came from Old Greek, meaning of Denise is "God of Wine, Feminine of Dennis, Follower of Dionysius or To Advise" used as a gender insensitive name is used in English, German, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish and French.

Denise is feminine variation of Dennis. Dennis is variation of sacred and conifer Denis. Dennis is English cognate of Denis. Also Dennis is English equivalent of Dionysius. Renowned and All time favorite Dennis is originated from Old Greek language, Dennis means "Follower of Dionysos, God of Wine and Mountain of Zeus".

Denise is French equivalent of Denis. Denise is celebrated on May 15.

How do I pronounce Denise?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Denise as den-EESE. The name can also be pronounced as d(e)-ni-se.

Variants of Denise

Dionysios, Dionysius, Danise, Danette, Dionysia, Denisse, Denis, Dennis, Dion, Danella, Dana, Dainis, Dionys

Names that rhyme with Denise

How popular is the name Denise?

Denise is an extremely popular name in United States given to over 373557 babies in 176 years. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1955, it ranked 23rd when 15376 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 23 times Also, Denise was a very popular name in France. Over 263375 babies have been given the first name in 121 years.

At its zenith in 1925, 8440 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 4th position. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 121 years. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 11 times Also, Denise was a popular name in Italy.

Over 1240 babies have been named Denise since 2005. At its zenith in 2005, the moniker grabbed the 44th spot and 1240 baby girls were given the name. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times

Denise is common in Ireland where over 6212 new-borns have been given the name since 1964. When at its peak in 1981, 303 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 31st position.

Also, Denise used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1952 and over 3789 babies have been given the name in 17 years. At its zenith in 1953,.

After 17 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Denise is a familiar baby name in Sweden during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 93 on girl names chart when 88 babies were given the name Denise. Also, during its short run of just 9 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names.

In 1960, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 50 on girl names chart when 85 babies were given the name Denise. Over 560 babies in Queensland have been named Denise.

Denise is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 664 on girl names chart when 37 babies were named Denise.

Over 403 babies in England and Wales have been named Denise. The given name is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top ranking of 753 in 2016.

Over 100 babies in Belgium have been named Denise.

Denise is a rare baby name in Italy, chances of it being still in use are very slim. Over 1240 people have been named Denise in Italy.

And also in Sweden. However things change on global perspective, Denise is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 700 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in England, DR Congo, Canada, Mozambique, Burundi, Rwanda, South Africa, Benin, Chad, Australia, Angola, Germany, Haiti, Cameroon, Guinea, Burkina Faso, New Zealand, Mexico, Scotland and Madagascar.

At least, 1910000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181068236
20171146215
20161203205
2015993270
2014778359
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Denise in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands551116224273
Finland000550
Sweden2220811618
Norway22114194
Denmark205840

Numerological aspects of Denise

You love books and movies with a powerful message. You watch your mouth and think twice before you say something. Follow your gut, not people. Sometimes you fear the stupidest things while other times you act fearless and surprise others, even yourself. Being a boss suits you because of your high self-esteem, determination, and knowledge. You should avoid treating other people like you are better than them.

Other names similar to Denise, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Zenon - Outlandish Zenon has its origin in Old Greek and Greek, Zenon means "Harness or The King" is a boy name is primarily used in English, Polish and Malayalam
  •  Adem - Atypical Adem dominantly is used in Danish, Norwegian and Turkish is a boy name has its roots in Old Greek, Hebrew and Arabic, meaning of Adem is "Brown Man or Man"
  •  Elias - Commonly used in Old Norse and Portuguese unfading and lofty, Elias means "The Lord is My God, Jehovah is God or The God is My Lord". Its origin is in English and Hebrew is used for both sexes
  •  Cintia - Unheard-of Cintia is used in Italian, Swedish and Hungarian came from Old Greek, Cintia means "Woman from the Mountain Kynthos on Delos Island" is used as a girl name
  •  Gracen - Uncustomary Gracen is used mostly in English aimed at both boys and girls, Gracen means "The Pearl" has its origin in Old Greek. Gracen is derived from Gretchen.
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Middle names for Denise

Below are famous and familiar middle names we think go particularly well with Denise:

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Sibling Names for Denise

If you are on the hunt for a perfect name for your little one and want to keep the tradition of naming siblings with similar sounding names, then you have come to the right place! Here is a list of sibling names that go perfectly with "Denise". These names are classic, timeless and have a beautiful ring to them.

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Names for Denise's brother

Famous people named Denise

  • Denise O'Donoghue, British television production company executive
  • Denise Restout, French keyboard teacher
  • Denise Batcheff, French film editor and sound technician
  • Denise Faustman, American physician and medical researcher
  • Denise Darvall, donor
  • Denise Marston-Smith, member of the England and Great Britain women's field hockey team
  • Denise Poirier-Rivard, Canadian politician
  • Denise Orme, English music hall singer
  • Denise Riley, English poet and philosopher
  • Denise Moreno Ducheny, former California State Senator
  • Denise Bombardier, controversial journalist, novelist, essayist
  • Denise Bode, nationally recognized energy policy expert and a former Corporate Commissioner of that state
  • Denise Tillmanns, German singer
  • Denise Curry, American former basketball player and college and professional basketball coach
  • Denise Giardina, American novelist
  • Denise Schmandt-Besserat, French-American archaeologist and retired professor of art and archaeology of the ancient Near East
  • Denise Rose, first British female soldier to die in military operations
  • Denise Duval, French soprano
  • Denise McGill,
  • Denise Rood, violinist
  • Denise René, French art gallerist specializing
  • Denise Morelle, Quebec actress whose 1984 murder was a significant media event
  • Denise Lemaire, former Canadian handball player
  • Denise Nurse, British entrepreneur
  • Denise Sheer, was appointed Professor of Human Genetics at The Institute of Cell and Molecular Science at Queen Mary
  • Denise Richards, American actress and former fashion model
  • Denise Quiñones, Puerto Rican actress
  • Denise Bloch, French secret agent working with the British Special Operations Executive
  • Denise Majette, American politician from the state of Georgia
  • Denise Crosby, American actress and model, best
  • Denise Levertov, American poet
  • Denise Lor, American popular singer and actress
  • Denise Lewis, retired British track and field athlete
  • Denise van Outen, English actress, singer, model
  • Denise Alexander, American actress, best
  • Denise Biellmann, Swiss professional figure skater
  • Denise Miller, American actress
  • Denise Fraga, Brazilian actress
  • Denise Drysdale, Australian twice-awarded Gold Logie winning television personality and presenter
  • Denise Coffey, English actress, director and playwright
  • Denise Emerson, former Australian cricketer
  • Denise Pearson, English singer-songwriter
  • Denise Michele, was 'Playboy' magazine's Playmate of the Month for April 1976
  • Denise Filiatrault, Canadian actress and director
  • Denise Chong, Canadian economist and writer
  • Denise Nickerson, American former child actress, best
  • Denise Robertson, British writer and television broadcaster
  • Denise Perrier, French actress and model who won Miss World 1953
  • Denise Ho, Hong Kong-based Cantopop singer and actress
  • Denise Austin, American fitness instructor, author, and columnist
  • Denise Keller, Singaporean model and former VJ for MTV Asia and currently hosts "Passage to Malaysia" on TLC

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