Tennyson

Tennyson is a boy's name of British origin. As it means "son of Tenney" or “son of Denis,” this cool name is a lovely way to pay homage to a family member. Tenney is a Medieval form of the personal name Denis or Dennis, which stems from the Greek Dionysos. Tennyson also offers inspiration for cute nicknames like Tenny and Sonny. If poetry is your passion, you may recognize this name as the surname of the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Russell Crowe placed Tennyson in the spotlight when he named his son Tennyson in 2006. Whatever you take from it, Tennyson is a distinctively charming name that is sure to stand out.