Denys name meaning
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What does Denys mean?
Atypical Denys chiefly is used in French, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Russian, Finnish, Ukrainian and Danish aimed at both sexes which originated from Old Greek, meaning of Denys is "From the Latin Dionysos or Dionysus, Named for Saint Denys or God of the Vine"..
Denys is celebrated on October 9.
How do I pronounce Denys?
The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Denys is DEN-iss. There should be emphasis on first DEN syllable while speaking. The name can also be pronounced as d(e)-nys or den-ys.
Variants of Denys
Dionysios, Dionysius, Dion, Dennis
How popular is the name Denys?
Denys is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1902 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1950, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 220 on boy names chart when 48 babies were named Denys.
There are over 1485 babies that have been given the name Denys in France. Denys is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 71 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 4000.
Over 602 babies in United States have been named Denys. It also recently appeared in England and Wales baby boy names chart.
Denys is a rare baby name in Belgium there is very thin chances of it still being given as it was last seen in 2004.
Denys is a common name in Rwanda, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Canada and Peru while somewhat familiar name in Honduras, England, Mexico, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, New Zealand, Poland, Ecuador, Indonesia, South Africa, Chile, Nicaragua, Panama, Cuba, Germany, Ukraine, Guatemala, DR Congo and Portugal.
According to our evaluation, at least 20000 people have been bestowed Denys around the globe.
Year | Boys | Girls | ||
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Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
2018 | 12080 | 5 | ||
2017 | 8078 | 9 | ||
2016 | 8093 | 9 | ||
2014 | 12078 | 5 | ||
2013 | 10706 | 6 |
Facts
Denys in Nordic countries
Countries | Men | Women | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
48 | 23 | 5 | 5 | |
201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
50 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
22 | 22 | 5 | 5 | |
90 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
What numerology tells about Denys?
People hate your inconsistency and need for adrenaline every time things get too good to be true. Nothing and no one can keep you amused for too long. Love is most important in your life. Almost every celebrity has the number 22 as their destiny number. Once you put your mind to something, there's no letting go until you get it done. Expressing your emotions is what you are good at. You always compete with yourself.
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- Alexena - Old Greek name Alexena is used specifically in Spanish and English given to baby girls, meaning of Alexena is "He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Feminine of Alexander and Alexein Which Means to Ward Off to Defend". Alexena is short of Alexandra.
- Eilidh - Rare girl name Eilidh is of Old Greek and Old Provençal origin, Eilidh means "El- or Eleanor" is used substantially in Scottish and Gaelic
- Giacinto - Of Old Greek origin, Outlandish Giacinto means "Hyakinthos" used as a baby boy name is prevalently used in Italian
- Isadora means Gift or Gift of the Goddess Isis used for girls is of Old Greek origin is used particulary in Portuguese, English and Danish
Sibling Names for Denys
Denys is a classic and timeless name that's perfect for any baby boy. If you're looking for sibling names that complement this traditional choice, look no further than our list below. From modern to vintage options, we've got something to suit every taste and style.
Sister for Denys
- Ansell
- Demarkus
- Chayne
- Bayard
- Delmer
- Derrel
- Andris
- Dumas
- Gibb
- Dilan
- Gilberto
- Arnott
- Antwan
- Francois
- Jerrard
- Fortunatus
Brother for Denys
- Adalicia
- Henriette
- Elois
- Estee
- Delancey
- Fayanna
- Cherena
- Coco
- Elodie
- Caress
- Daralyn
- Jacquelynn
- Chere
- Adrienne
- Cendrillon
Famous people named Denys
- Denys Hay, British historian specializing
- Denys Lasdun, eminent English architect
- Denys Johnson-Davies, eminent Arabic-to-English literary translator
- Denys Roberts, British colonial official and judge
- Denys Rayner, Royal Navy officer
- Denys Turner, British academic
- Denys Wilkinson, British nuclear physicist
- Denys Coop, BSC
- Denys Cochin, French writer and Catholic right-wing politician
- Denys Watkins-Pitchford,
- Denys Cazet, French-American illustrator and writer of at least 25 children's picture books
- Denys R. Martin, ranks among the most distinguished philatelists of the Twentieth century
- Denys Corbet, Guernsey poet, naïve painter, and schoolmaster
- Denys Bullard, British farmer and politician
- Denys Baptiste, English jazz musician from London, England
- Denys Arcand, French Canadian film director
- Denys Sylantyev, Ukrainian politician and retired swimmer
- Denys Yurchenko, Ukrainian pole vaulter with three medals
- Denys Finch Hatton, English aristocratic big-game hunter and the lover of Baroness Karen Blixen
- Denys Morkel, South African cricketer
- Denys Cowan, American comics artist
- Denys Corbett Wilson, pioneering Irish aviator
- Denys Val Baker, Welsh writer, specialising
- Denys Fisher, English engineer
- Denys Bouliane, Canadian composer and conductor
- Denys Whitehorn Reid, officer
- Denys Hill, cricketer
- Denys Lyashko, Ukrainian footballer
- Denyse Alexander in Goodnight, Mister Tom as Actress
- Denyse Tontz in The Last Day of Summer as Actress
- Denys Graham in Zulu as Actor
- Denys Peek in The Solution as Actor
- Denys Hawthorne in Emma as Actor
- Denys Berinchyk is an amateur boxer from Ukraine.
- Denys Amiel is writer of movie Romance à trois
Lists having Denys
- Boys names beginning with D
- Girls names beginning with D
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- Girl names that starts with Den
- Baby Names that mean Saint
- Baby Names that mean Follower
- Baby Names that mean Dedicated
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Vine