Stennis
s-tennis,
st(en)-nis
US Popularity:8073
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:From Stenness; Stone headland, stone peninsula
Stennis is an incredibly rare boy's name whose origins are somewhat of a mystery. A cool alternative to Dennis, Stennis is said to be of Scottish origin as a last name for people from Stenness in Orkney, Scotland. The word Stenness might have Old Norse roots, and it's believed to mean "stone headland" or "stone peninsula." With an earthy name like Stennis, your kiddo can feel grounded and secure.
How Popular Is The Name Stennis?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1968
#4666
in 1968
- 160
from 1959
Sources
Orkney .com, Standing Stones of Stenness
Ancestry, Stennis Family History
WordSense Dictionary, sten
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