Is [name_m]Denzel[/name_m] a one-man name? I’m not considering using it, but it occurred to me that in the year that I’ve frequented this forum I’ve never heard it mentioned. With all the Desmonds and Dexters and Hazels and snazzy Z names, I’d think he’d fit right in.
What do you think? Does anyone love this name? Has anyone known a [name_m]Denzel[/name_m] [name_m]IRL[/name_m]?
Not a one-man name, no. I live in the home of Denzels, so I’ve come across it several times before (usually spelt [name_m]Denzil[/name_m]) but I don’t like it. Here, I think it’s dated and seen as a stereotypically Cornish name, not helped by a local radio character called [name_m]Denzil[/name_m] who was made out to be this stupid farmer type person. Obviously this association doesn’t exist elsewhere though, so it’s fair game… as long as it’s pronounced properly.
[name_m]Denzel[/name_m] is a one-man name, but the original [name_m]Denzil[/name_m] is not. And outside of Cornwall I don’t think there are any associations, good or bad, whatsoever. It’s so uncommon that it’s a blank slate.
Not really. I’ve met a few young Denzels, some pronounce it like the actor ‘den-[name_m]ZELL[/name_m]’ while some are ‘den-zill’. It’s a handsome name and I wish I saw it more. I prefer ‘den-zill’ because of [name_m]Denzel[/name_m] Crocker from Fairly Odd Parents
[name_f]My[/name_f] uncle’s name is [name_m]Denzil[/name_m], pronounced [name_m]DEN[/name_m]-zle. It’s a family name, I believe. He goes by [name_u]Denny[/name_u]. I’ve never met or heard of anyone else with the name.