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Dennis?

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BellaMoo · 04/02/2016 18:07

DH would love to name DS after his grandfather. Dennis seems to be one of those grandad-chic names that hasn't come back and I'm not sure although pregnancy hormones mean it's a serious contender now when I wouldn't have considered it before.

I do genuinely like Denny and this would probably be what we would call him day to day.

So, is Dennis awful?

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cheekstime · 12/02/2016 10:02

Dennis is awful sorry....call him Denny from start? Denny v different form Dennis goodluck, finding names v difficult myself

Shemozzle · 12/02/2016 00:35

I've always loved it, I think of a cheeky boy as in the Dennis film and Dennis the Menace, and not middle aged men.

But then I also love the name Morris/Maurice too.

EmmaWoodlouse · 10/02/2016 16:48

It's not quite my thing but I don't dislike it at all - as long as you use that spelling! (Denis with one N reminds me too much of Denis Thatcher and penis!)

pilates · 07/02/2016 19:52

I would use it as a middle name.

Narp · 07/02/2016 19:27

It's quite a popular name in the Turkish community - spelled Deniz

Narp · 07/02/2016 19:26

I think that as a second name it would be lovely

FarrowandBallAche · 07/02/2016 17:49

Reminds me of the sketch show with ' little Dennis Waterman '

NoArmaniNoPunani · 07/02/2016 14:19

I really like Dennis. But then my new baby has quite an old fashioned name.

cecilelliott · 07/02/2016 14:17

It's ok - I prefer Douglas/Dougal which has a similar vibe

redmini4 · 07/02/2016 00:03

Dennis is my cousins name. It's not a name I would go for but why not as a middle name. Although as a mark of respect for the grandfather be proud and use it.

PooDogMillionaire · 05/02/2016 12:39

Don't think the world is quite ready for the comeback of Dennis (or Roger, Steve, Barry etc...)

MadameDePompom · 05/02/2016 11:13

I know a 7 year old Dennis. Nice child, horrible name.

Towardsthesun · 05/02/2016 08:57

Oh no poor kid.

It's worse than Nigel or Derek or Brian or Trevor type names.

nagsandovalballs · 05/02/2016 07:27

First name that popped in my head as reading Dennis!

KaraokeQueenOfTheNorth · 05/02/2016 07:27

Oh be brave enough! I love the name Dennis! And Denny is so cute.
I think it is a great name, an established name with a proper spelling which people will recognise and be able to pronounce, but fairly unusual.

It's the "Dexter" of 10 years ago. Go for it OP! And with the family connection too it's perfect :-)

nagsandovalballs · 05/02/2016 07:27

Thatcher

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BellaMoo · 05/02/2016 07:21

Thanks everyone. I think I'm probably not brave enough even if we are just ahead of the times mclaren.

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Mclaren37 · 05/02/2016 00:05

Denny is a cute nn but I don't like Dennis at all. In the same camp as Trevor for me. But 10 years ago I would have said similar things about Arthur and now it's all the rage. So maybe you're just ahead of the times!

Spartak · 04/02/2016 23:36

The Menace was the first thing that popped into my head.

tangerinesarenottheonlyfruit · 04/02/2016 23:35

"Why not just name him Denny if thats what he will be known as day to day"

Would you like someone to explain the concept of nick names? Grin

SaveSomeSpendSome · 04/02/2016 22:03

Why not just name him Denny if thats what he will be known as day to day

BikeRunSki · 04/02/2016 21:27

Menace

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 04/02/2016 21:24

mathanxiety you are in America arent you? I am so surprised about your Richard comment.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 04/02/2016 21:22

Very cute. There's a Dennis at my Dnephew's nursery

HeyYouGetOffMyCloud · 04/02/2016 21:18

I love Dennis.