By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Denes is a Hungarian masculine name equivalent to Dennis or Dionysius, ultimately derived from the Greek god Dionysus, associated with wine, fertility, and ritual madness. Pronounced DEH-nesh in its…
French from Greek
"God of Nysa"
Denijs is a masculine name with Dutch and Latvian origins, representing a regional variation of Dennis. The name ultimately derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater. This…
Denney is a masculine name typically functioning as a variant spelling of Denny, which originated as a diminutive form of Dennis or a surname derived from the same source. Dennis comes from the Greek…
French surname
"dweller at the outskirts of town"
Highly unlikely philosophical choice.
French
"of Evreux; riverbank"
Swashbuckling name worthy of a hero in a romance novel. Deveraux or Devereaux is drawn from the town of Evreux in France and combined with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of…
"of the fishing place"
An original choice for a fisherman's child.
Donatien is a masculine name of French origin derived from the Latin name Donatianus, which comes from 'donatus' meaning 'given' or 'gifted.' This sophisticated name carries aristocratic connotations…
Scottish actor Dougray (born Stephen) Scott made us aware of this name when he took on his French grandmother's surname as his stage name.
"dear one, sweetheart"
Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."
French, meaning unknown
Talented Jamaican-American actor Dule (born Karim Dule) Hill introduced this name, suggested by an aunt who'd heard it in France. Pronounced doo-lay.
"of the little farm"
The name of the great French novelist, author of the timeless The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers , would make a surprising middle name choice.
"of the valley"
Old-timey surname that's been very rarely used.
Evrard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'eber' meaning 'boar' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This ancient name dates back to medieval Europe and was…
Eadgar is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon roots, representing an older form of the more familiar Edgar. Derived from Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gar' meaning 'spear,'…
Élie is the French form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' This elegant masculine name carries biblical significance, as Elijah was a revered prophet in the Old Testament known…
Elisée is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the biblical name Elisha (Hebrew: Elisha or Elishah), meaning 'God is salvation' or 'God is my oath.' This elegant French variation maintains…
This highly unusual name has been kicked up a notch, thanks to cooking guru Emeril Lagasse.
Érasme is the French form of Erasmus, a name with Greek origins meaning 'beloved' or 'desired.' This distinguished name is most famously associated with Desiderius Erasmus, the influential Dutch…
Éric is the French form of the masculine name Eric, featuring an acute accent mark over the 'E.' The name has Norse origins, derived from 'Eiríkr,' combining elements meaning 'ever' or 'always' and…
