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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Denice in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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First female dean of an engineering school at a major US research university
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