Danny

American  

[dan-ee] / ˈdæn i /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Daniel.

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danny British  

/ ˈdænɪ /

noun

1. dialect the hand (used esp when addressing children)

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Etymology

Origin of danny

probably from dandy, childish pronunciation of _hand

Example Sentences

Soon Lindo was cast as an understudy to Danny Glover in “’Master Harold’…and the Boys,” a play set in apartheid-riven South Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal

“When I replaced Danny,” Lindo says, “I was on Broadway.”

From The Wall Street Journal

England centurion Danny Care says utility back Daly's experience could be vital in a high-pressure game.

From BBC

This game won't be easy - Declan Rice is an injury doubt for the Gunners and Brighton have just picked up back-to-back wins, with Danny Welbeck scoring in both - but I still think Arsenal will find a way to win it.

From BBC

However, they are proving to become unpredictable under Danny Rohl and worries about the Ibrox side's mentality are resurfacing.

From BBC