Densil
Cornwall · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Densil
The name 'Densil' is a Cornish variant of 'Denzil', meaning "from the high stronghold" or "fortress," derived from the Cornish place name 'Dynas' (fort) and 'hil' (hill).
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Etymology
The name 'Densil' is a Cornish variant of 'Denzil', meaning "from the high stronghold" or "fortress," derived from the Cornish place name 'Dynas' (fort) and 'hil' (hill). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Cornwall and the United Kingdom, with notable historical context including Sir Denzil Holles, a 17th-century English statesman, and the name's occasional use in Christian families without specific religious ties.
Densil currently ranks #3,395 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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