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The name Tennyson peaked for girls at #3620 in 2017. Tennyson is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Tennyson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of Dennis".

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Few people would have considered the surname of this famous Victorian poet as a first name until Russell Crowe chose it for his son in 2006.  But, as a rhythmic three-syllable patronymic, Tennyson has a lot going for it, not least of all the appealing nickname Tenny; it would make a novel choice for the son of a Dennis. 
<br/><br/>Other options: The poet's first name, Alfred, or the name of another esteemed bard, such as Eliot, Poe, Byron, Lowell or Lorca.

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The name Tennyson peaked for boys at #2293 in 1915. The name is most popular in TENNYSON, TENNYSON, and TENNYSON. Tennyson is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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