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
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Danny Feldman, producing artistic director of the Pasadena Playhouse, puts it simply: “Theater is a team sport, and when you’ve got a winning team, you want to keep playing together.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
As Lumiere in “Beauty & the Beast” at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, actor Danny Gardner must sing and dance with live flames on his hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Christianity is now a big part of Danny Thomas's brand.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
In the most recent series of The Voice UK Sir Tom features as a coach alongside McFly stars Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, as well as US rapper Will.i.am and Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
If the world knew that these stories were based on truth, then kids like Danny and Pili wouldn’t be told they were mad.
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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