Denna, of Scandinavian origin, means 'feminine' in Swedish. It's derived from the Old Norse word 'denna', which translates to 'this'. This unique and stylish name gained popularity due to its usage in popular culture, notably as a character in Neal Gaiman's novel 'Stardust'. Denna is often associated with creativity and individuality.
The name Denna experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 60 births in both 1960 and 1961, and a more recent high of 14 births in 2020. However, since the late 1970s, its popularity has consistently declined, reaching an all-time low of 5 births in several years between 2003 and 2006. Overall, there have been a total of 2377 births named Denna from 1921 to 2023.