Find out how popular the first name Deneen has been for the last 34 years (from 1974 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Deneen by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Deneen is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Deneen.

The history of the first name Deneen

The name Deneen is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Doinnín, which means "little brown-haired one". It is a diminutive form of the name Donn, which means "brown" or "brown-haired". The name has its origins in ancient Celtic culture, dating back to the early medieval period in Ireland.

Deneen is believed to have first appeared in written records around the 9th or 10th century CE, when Irish monasteries began keeping detailed records of births, deaths, and other significant events. Some of the earliest written examples of the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster and the Annals of the Four Masters, which are chronicles of medieval Irish history.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Deneen was Doinnín Ua Lochlainn, who was a member of the Ua Lochlainn dynasty and served as King of Cenél nEógain (a medieval Irish kingdom) in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was Doinnín Ó Conchobhair, who was a 13th-century Irish poet and scribe.

In the 16th century, a woman named Deneen Ní Mhaonaigh (also known as Deidre O'Monaghan) was a prominent Irish noblewoman and landowner. She played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars of the 1640s, supporting the Catholic Confederation of Kilkenny against English rule.

In the 19th century, Deneen O'Donnell was an Irish nationalist and journalist who campaigned for Irish independence and served as a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a revolutionary organization dedicated to establishing an independent Irish Republic.

Another notable figure with the name Deneen was Deneen Stanley, an American actress and singer who was active in the early 20th century. She appeared in several Broadway productions and performed with the Ziegfeld Follies.

While the name Deneen is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be used primarily in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities around the world, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this ancient Celtic name.

Data source

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