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Danny.

A unisex given name

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈdæni/
  1. A unisex given name A diminutive of the male given name Daniel.

  2. A unisex given name A diminutive of the female given names Danielle, Daniella, and Daniela.

Where this word comes from

From Dan (“diminutive of Daniel and Danielle”) + -y, from Hebrew דן.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.