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Tennyson Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "tennyson" is "son of dennis", and is used often for "boys".

Name
tennyson
Meaning
son of dennis
Pronunciation
ten-ee-sən
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Tennyson Name Details

Tennyson is an English surname turned given name. It originated from the patronymic surname Dennis, meaning 'son of Dennis'. The name became popular as a given name in the 19th century due to the famous English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. He was known for his romantic and narrative poetry, which inspired many parents to name their sons Tennyson as a tribute to the poet.

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