Danny
noun
a male given name, form of Daniel.
Danny
American
[dan-ee]
/ ˈdæn i /
noun
danny
British
/ ˈdænɪ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of danny
probably from dandy, childish pronunciation of hand
Example Sentences
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"The pain was terrible and I had to take a week off work, something I would never do," said Danny, who runs the Spar shop in Betws-y-Coed, as well as Gwalia bakery in Pwllheli, Gwynedd.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
The recovery process will continue for at least another 12 months, Danny said, and he will likely be on medication for the rest of his life, but little milestones are getting him through.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Danny was released from hospital on 19 August and says one of the first things he did was visit his dentist "because I knew he was very emotional about the situation".
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
What seemed like a simple case of toothache led to a rare heart condition, sepsis and doctors believing Danny Ellis had just a 1% chance of survival.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
The moment Auntie North returned downstairs to clean up the living room, Danny looked down at his clothes and felt embarrassed.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
From danny k via text 0417: "I wont get home from work til 0930, so i will miss nadal triumph in straight sets."
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2010
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