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
The drama, starring David Tennant, Danny Dyer, Aiden Turner and Emily Atack, is based on the second book in Dame Jilly's best-selling Rutshire Chronicles series about the competition between two firms.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
For a thrilling moment, the movie is a platonic rom-com about two dissatisfied artists coming together from opposite directions: Danny crumpling under mass scrutiny, Rick weary of obscurity.
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 was about to answer, but Glory interrupted by saying, “I don’t know if we should trust this.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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