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Name Origin

Dennis is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, festivity, and theatre.

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Famous People

Dennis Hopper (1936-2010)

Actor, Filmmaker

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 'Easy Rider'
  • Directed and starred in the iconic counterculture film 'Easy Rider'

Dennis Rodman (1961-)

Professional Basketball Player

  • Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year
  • Five-time NBA Champion with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls
  • Known for his flamboyant personality and rebounding prowess

Dennis Ritchie (1941-2011)

Computer Scientist

  • Co-creator of the C programming language
  • Co-developer of the Unix operating system
  • Turing Award winner in 1983

Dennis Quaid (1954-)

Actor

  • Starred in numerous films including 'The Right Stuff', 'Breaking Away', and 'Far From Heaven'
  • Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance in 'The Rookie'

Dennis Bergkamp (1969-)

Professional Footballer

  • Considered one of the greatest footballers of all time
  • Won three Premier League titles and four FA Cups with Arsenal
  • Known for his exceptional technical skills and vision on the pitch

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