The nameDenyse

Denyse is a form of Denise, mostly given in France in the 1920s and 1930s.

Meaning

Like Denise, it comes from the Greek Dionysios, "devoted to Dionysus".

Origin

Greek, through Denis.

History

Found from 1901, Denyse peaked in the early 1920s. It is no longer given.

Popularity of the name Denyse

Denyse in France

1921peak year (60 births)
1,450babies named Denyse in France since 1900
03060 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Denyse was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 475 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Denyse. Half of all babies named Denyse in France were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Denyse in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Denyse mean?

Like Denise, it comes from the Greek Dionysios, "devoted to Dionysus".

What is the origin of the name Denyse?

Greek, through Denis.

Is Denyse a girl's or a boy's name?

Denyse is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Denyse?

Variants and related names of Denyse include Denis and Denise.