Denise

Meaning

Denise is the French feminine form of names built from Dionysos. In the excerpts, it is explicitly glossed as “of Dionysos,” linking it to the Greek divine name rather than to a separate literal meaning. The broader Christian-name tradition also connects the related Dennis family to this same Greek source.

Origin

Fun fact

One excerpt says Denise should be pronounced “Danees,” an older-style pronunciation note still seen in name guides.