dennis

n. a common first name for a man.

n. A masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Dionysios.

“My friend Dennis is coming over to help me fix my computer.”

“The author Dennis Lehane is well-known for writing gritty crime novels set in Boston.”

n. a last name or family name.

n. A surname of English and Irish origin, often functioning as a patronymic.

“Ms. Dennis is the new science teacher at the local high school.”

“The historical records indicate that the Dennis family settled in this region during the mid-nineteenth century.”