undefined's list "Boy Names I Absolutely Adore" of 2 great name ideas: Tennyson - Zebulun!

Boy Names I Absolutely Adore

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.
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Derived from a medieval diminutive of Dennis, ultimately tying it to the Greek god of wine and revelry, Tennyson could equally make a novel choice for anyone trying to honor a Denise or Dennis. First appearing in the US stats back in thr 1910s, a recent year saw it chosen for more than 20 boys (and 8 girls), though its peak was back in 2014, when 48 boys were called Tennsyon.
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Other options if you want a literary choice: the poet's first name, Alfred, or the name of another esteemed bard, such as Eliot, Poe, Byron, Lowell or Lorca. Alternatives if you're looking to honor a Dennis: Tenny, Dion, Donovan, 

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It's a place in the Bible but also relates to the name Zebulon.