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Origin: French

Meaning: Follower of Dionysus

Parents scanning the archives for a French name with classical roots will love the simply beautiful Denice. Also spelled as Denise, Denice ultimately stems from the Greek Dionysus and means “follower of Dionysus.” A deity whose name translates to “the Zeus of Nysa,” Dionysus is famously known as the party god, but also rules wine, pleasure, and fertility. Denice celebrates the finer things in life, reminding baby that a break from hustlin' every day is a necessity—not a privilege.