Danny
[ dan-ee ]
/ ˈdæn i /
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noun
a male given name, form of Daniel.
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Words nearby Danny
Dankworth, Danl., Danmark, Dannay, D'Annunzio, Danny, Dano-Norwegian, Dan River, dansant, danse du ventre, danse macabre
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British Dictionary definitions for Danny
danny
donny
/ (ˈdænɪ) /
noun plural -nies
dialect the hand (used esp when addressing children)
Word Origin for danny
probably from dandy, childish pronunciation of hand
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