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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Follower of Dionysius; The Dane's village

Dennie is an adorable gender-neutral nickname for Dennis, meaning "follower of Dionysus. Although it's technically not shorter, Dennie has a more easy-going and friendly quality than its root name. Your little one will definitely have no shortage of pals to play with! With Greek roots, it's inspired by Dionysius, the mythological god of fertility and wine and the son of Zeus and Semele. Dennie may also be related to Denby, a Scandinavian boy's name that translates to "the Dane's village."