Tennyson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Tennyson \t(e)-nny-

is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "son of Dennis". Used by 19th-century parents in homage to British Poet Layreate Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Tennyson has 1 variant form: Tenny.

For more information, see also the related name Dennison.

Baby names that sound like Tennyson are Dennyson, Denison and Tanson.

Tennyson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#6675 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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