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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But you can get even more out of your cloves, Danny Palumbo explains in “Make Garlic Grate Again.”
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026
“We’ve gotten bit by the long ball, obviously in Pittsburgh, and here tonight,” said bench coach Danny Lehmann, filling in Sunday for manager Dave Roberts while he attended his daughter’s college graduation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
Danny Murphy: The underdogs who do well are usually based on a strong defence, like Morocco were last time.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy feels the Reds will be in a much better position next season than they were under Slot.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Danny dug into his bag and retrieved the arrow keys from his lunch box.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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