Denim

DEN-im'DEN-im'2 syllables
🇫🇷French
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MEANING

A type of sturdy cotton twill fabric

ORIGIN

European

ETYMOLOGY

From 'serge de Nîmes', meaning 'serge from Nîmes', a city in France known for textile production

CULTURAL NOTES

Denim is widely associated with casual and durable clothing, particularly jeans, and has become a staple in fashion worldwide.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Originally produced in France in the 17th century, denim became popular in the United States during the Gold Rush era for its durability.

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The name Denim means "A type of sturdy cotton twill fabric" in French.
Denim has European origins. From 'serge de Nîmes', meaning 'serge from Nîmes', a city in France known for textile production
Denim is pronounced DEN-im (DEN-im). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Denim include Denny, Den.
Some middle name ideas for Denim include James, Lee, Kai, Drew, Quinn.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Denim include Levi, Indigo, Avery, Sky.
The most common spelling is Denim. Alternative spellings include Denym, Dennim.