Danny
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Danny
The name 'Danny' is a diminutive of 'Daniel,' meaning "God is my judge" from the Hebrew roots *dan* (to judge) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Danny' is a diminutive of 'Daniel,' meaning "God is my judge" from the Hebrew roots *dan* (to judge) and *El* (God). It is used primarily in English-speaking Christian and Jewish cultures, with historical context tied to the biblical prophet Daniel in the Old Testament.
Danny currently ranks #628 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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