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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Police chief Danny Levy told journalists the attacker had a criminal record.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Fans of the Disney+ hit series Rivals will know this house as Bella Vista - home to Danny Dyer's character Freddie.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
In a shallow heel turn, Danny poaches one of Rick’s unfinished songs and blows it up into a chart-topper.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Nobody ages faster than a child star, and at 27, Danny already seems like a has-been.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Danny flipped to the very end of the book.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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