Danny
noun
a male given name, form of Daniel.
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Danny
American
[dan-ee]
/ ˈdæn i /
noun
danny
British
/ ˈdænɪ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of danny
probably from dandy, childish pronunciation of hand
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Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy suggested last season that lawmakers could act to close the loophole in this exact way.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
When life gets you down, Danny Palumbo opines, nothing is more soothing than eating a meal prepared with love.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, quickly called out Mamdani.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
“I think you’d get along with Pili,” Danny said with a grin.
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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