A surname or given name, often used as a diminutive of Dennis.
From the name Dennis, ultimately derived from Greek 'Dionysios' meaning 'of Dionysus,' the Greek god of wine and revelry. The name traveled through Latin 'Dionysius' and French 'Denis' before becoming anglicized.
Names like Denny carry ancient mythological heritage - anyone named Denny can trace their name back to the wild, wine-loving god Dionysus. It's fascinating how divine names have been domesticated into everyday nicknames over millennia.
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