Dennis

Male

Meaning

Devotee Of Dionysos

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛnɪs/

Traits associated with the name Dennis:

Dogs named Dennis tend to be loving, strong-willed, resilient, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Dennis?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.

Is Dennis a good dog name?

Dennis has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Dennis isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,655
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1,388
New York City Dog Name Database
1,575
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Dennis is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dennis was, in the past month, the 2724th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Dennis is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Dennis was viewed 90 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Dennis's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Dennis is most adored in Florida, Connecticut and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Virginia and Massachusetts.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dennis.

Most popular breeds named Dennis:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Chihuahua
  3. American Staffordshire Terrier
  4. Beagle
  5. Dachshund

Famous dogs named Dennis:

  • television icon A dachshund named Dennis featured in the television show Toytown.

Dennis is found in these categories:

greek dog names
greek

Derived from Dionysius, Greek god of wine and revelry.

Dog names like Dennis:

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Ordained minister.
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Right-handed, skilled
Divine, godly.
Dennis dog name meaning

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