Male Name
Danny
ˈdæn.i
ˈdɛ.ni
ˈdɑ.ni
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Alan Wake characters
American Horror Story characters
Archive 81 characters
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
Bernie Taupin songs
child actors
Danny Phantom characters
David Mitchell characters
Desperate Housewives characters
D.Gray-man characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
youthful100%
informal120%
common100%
wholesome65%
strong80%
simple120%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Danny is a masculine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Daniel. The name Daniel originates from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), meaning 'God is my judge'. Danny, as a shortened form, carries the same underlying meaning but is often used in a more informal or affectionate context.
Etymology
Original Form:
Daniel
Evolution:
Danny evolved as a diminutive form of Daniel, likely through informal usage and affectionate nicknaming practices in English-speaking cultures.
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