Follower of Dionysos
Denice is a French-derived variant of Denise, which ultimately stems from the Greek name Dionysios. It refers to the Greek god of wine, fertility, and revelry, Dionysos. While popular in the mid-20th century, this specific spelling has become quite rare in recent decades.
Less common today
Denice isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,983 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and director
First female dean of an engineering school at a major US research university
Award-winning poet and performer
