US Popularity Rank: 11155

Origin: British

Meaning: Son of Dennis

Tenny is a boy’s name of English origin. It most likely derives from the English surname Tennyson, meaning “son of Dennis,” with Tenney being a medieval nickname for Dennis. This name’s most famous bearer was the English Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of the best-regarded poets of the Victorian era. With a name like this, baby Tenny is sure to have a way with words!