Denzil
Cornwall · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Denzil
The name 'Denzil' is of Cornish origin, derived from a place name meaning "fortress of the pagan temple" (from Cornish *din* "fort" and *sul* "sun/pagan deity").
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Etymology
The name 'Denzil' is of Cornish origin, derived from a place name meaning "fortress of the pagan temple" (from Cornish *din* "fort" and *sul* "sun/pagan deity"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United Kingdom and its former colonies, with historical prominence in Cornwall and later popularized by figures like English actor Denzil Holles (17th century) and American actor Denzel Washington.
Denzil currently ranks #10,938 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1937.
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