Danny

American

[dan-ee] / ˈdæn i /

noun

a male given name, form of Daniel.

danny British

/ ˈdænɪ /

noun

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

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For Auxerre, Danny Namaso and Lassine Sinayoko had speculative shots that failed to trouble Lucas Chevalier in the PSG goal.

From Barron's

Through the first two films in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s planned trilogy, the audience comes to know him as a reserved loner who prizes calm.

From Salon

"Paris Wilson set Danny up," she said.

From BBC

Martin alleged Wilson and her mother were "actively thinking about ways of finding out where Danny lives and where he might be at any given time".

From BBC

"Those three men were not just there to have a quiet word with Danny," she said.

From BBC

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