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Tennyson
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Tennyson \t(e)-nny-son\ as a boy's 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. 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. View a list of the 6 names that reference Tennyson.