What does Tennyson mean?

Tennyson as a boys' name is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Tennyson is "son of Dennis". Used by 19th-century parents in homage to British Poet Layreate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Also form of Dennison.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Te-, -son

ASSOCIATED WITH 19th century, british (england)

Variations

VARIANT Tenny

How popular is Tennyson?

Tennyson is a rare given name for males but a very popular last name for both adults and children (#7654 out of 150436, Top 5%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Alanson, Annson, Ansson, Benjamon (see Benjamin), Benson▲, Bensson, Benton, Benzion, Beyron, Brennon, Bronnson, Bronsson (see Bronson), Bryson▲, Canyon, Denison, Dennys, Dennyson, Deyon, Dyson, Ellyson, Ferguson, Gannon, Glennon, Grayson▲, Hansson, Henderson▼, Henryson, Herndon, Hewson, Jansson, Jayson▲, Jenson, Jensson, Johnson▼, Kannon▲, Kennon, Kenyon▼, Leyton, Person, Peterson, Peyton▼, Sanson, Tamson, Tannis, Tannon, Tansen, Tanson, Taylon, Tayson, Tayton, Teeno, Tennant, Tennessee, Terron, Terryn, Teryn, Teunis, Tevyn, Teytin, Teyton, Thomason, Thompson, Thomson, Thorsson, Trayvon▼, Trenton▼, Tyeson, Tymon, Tynnen, Tynon, Tyron, Tyson, Vernon▼, Vinson and Xenophon. These names tend to be more commonly used than Tennyson.