Denice

Meaning of Denice

Denice is a feminine name of French origin, a variant of Denise, which ultimately traces back to the Greek Dionysius—“follower of Dionysus”—and carries a historical nod to the patron saint of Paris. Bestowed with a sense of restrained vivacity and steadfast character, Denice is pronounced in English as /dəˈniːs/. In California, it enjoyed steady popularity from the 1940s through the 1980s, frequently ranking within the top 300 names; by 2009 it had settled at number 352. Though it no longer headlines the baby-name charts, Denice retains a classic, quietly distinctive appeal.