US Popularity:11155
Origin:British
Meaning:Son of Dennis
Tenny is a boy’s name of English origin. It most likely derives from the English surname Tennyson, meaning “son of Dennis,” with Tenney being a medieval nickname for Dennis. This name’s most famous bearer was the English Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of the best-regarded poets of the Victorian era. With a name like this, baby Tenny is sure to have a way with words!

Tenny Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1991
#18329
in 1991
- 5427
from 1972
In comparison to the previous year's data
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