Tennyson \t(e)-nny-son\ as a boy's name is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Tennyson is "son of Dennis". Used by 19th-century parents in homage to British Poet Layreate Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Tennyson has 1 variant form: Tenny.

For more information, see also the related name Dennison.

Baby names that sound like Tennyson are Dennyson, Denison and Tanson.