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dennis backwards is sinned...

Dennises ARE most often Menaces! True Fact.

I think Dennis is a nice-sounding, masculine name. I knew a couple Dennises in school, and they were both nice, good-looking guys.

Personal experiences with the name Dennis

My husband's name is Dennis. We have been married many years (Now looking for grandchild name). He is a treasure. When young his nickname was Denny, now Den to me.Our son has given his son Dennis as a middle name and my husband feels honored.

Nicknames for Dennis

Denny, Den, Deno,Denni,Dean

Meanings and history of the name Dennis

Famous real-life people named Dennis

St. Denis, 3rd-century Christian martyr, Bishop of Paris, patron saint of France.
Dennis Quaid, American film actor.
Dennis Hopper, American filmmaker, actor, and artist.
Dennis Wilson, Beach Boys drummer.
Dennis Kucinich, former 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, former NBA basketball star.
Dennis Farina, American character actor.
Dennis Hastert, former American politician, U.S. Rep. from Illinois, and Speaker of the House.
Dennis Franz, American actor.
Dennis Day, Irish tenor.
Dennis Weaver, American television actor.
Dennis Green, former NFL head coach.

Dennis in song, story & screen

Dennis "The Menace" Mitchell - 1950s comic strip character, later adapted for television and film.
Dennis Reynolds - character on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
Dennis Duffy - character on "30 Rock" television series.
Dennis Creevey, a Gryffindor student in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.
"Dennis" - a song by the British rock band Badfinger.
Dennis Dunphy, the superhero Demolition Man or D-Man from Marvel comics