Dinnie Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDIN-ee / /ˈdɪni/

Scottish; English

Meaning

Scottish: little one; English: diminutive of names like Dennis

Historical & Cultural Background

Dinnie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Dennis, which has roots in the Greek name Dionysius. In Scotland, the name has been used as a term of endearment. It reflects a trend in Scottish naming practices to create affectionate forms of names.

Similar Names

DennyDylanDamonDorianDustinDariusDax

Variants

  • Denny

International Variants

  • Denis (French)
  • Dinis (Portuguese)

Famous people named Dinnie

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Fictional characters named Dinnie

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Sibling Suggestions

DannyFinnLiamNicoRoryTeddy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dinnie was first seen in the United States in 1945. Dinnie has ranked as high as #993 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Dinnie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dinnie

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19455
19486
19586
19595
19605