Dennis
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Origin of the name Dennis:
From the Greek Dionysius (of Dionysos, the Greek mythological god of wine and revelry). The name was borne by St. Denis, a 3rd-century evangelist who became the patron saint of France, thus establishing the name’s continued popularity. Var: Dennet, Denys.
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Dennis Wilson, Beach Boys drummer
Dennis Green, former NFL head coach.
Dennis Hopper, American actor.
Dennis Kucinich, U.S. Rep. from Ohio and 2008 Presidential candidate.
Denis Leary, American comedian and actor.
Dennis Miller, American comedian, political commentator and actor.
Dennis Rodman, American NBA Power Forward.- Dennis in song, story & screen: | Edit
Dennis the Menace
Dennis Reynolds - "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
Dennis Duffy - "30 Rock"
Dennis Creevey, a Gryffindor student in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
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Global Popularity of the Name Dennis
- #88 in Germany
- #90 in Sweden
- #91 in Norway
- #370 in United States
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