Denise

Denise is the French feminine form of Denis, which derives from the Latin Dionysius and ultimately from the Greek Dionysios, meaning "of Dionysus," the Greek god of wine and festivity. The name spread widely through medieval Europe largely due to the veneration of Saint Denis, the third-century martyr and patron saint of France. Denise became especially popular in English-speaking countries during the mid-twentieth century. Related masculine and feminine forms include Denis, Dennis, Dionysia, and Dionysios.