US Popularity Rank: 12473

Origin: French

Meaning: Of Denese; Follower of Dionysius; God of Nysa

Denese, an alternative variation of Denise, gives the popular name a new lease of life with this contemporary spelling. Meaning “follower of Dionysus” and “god of Nysa,” Denese will celebrate all the good things that life has to offer. Dionysus is famously associated with revelry and wine—he is also the god of fertility and fruitfulness in Greek mythology. Baby will approach the world with a positive, uplifting, and enthusiastic attitude, seeing life as a rare and beautiful blessing.