Danny
[ˈdæni]Meaning
English diminutive of Daniel, formed from Dan with the suffix -y
Background Story
Danny is a masculine given name, often a diminutive form of Daniel. It is formed from Dan, itself a short form of Daniel and Danielle, with the suffix -y; Dan goes back to the Hebrew דן. Variants of the name include Dan, Dannie, Daan and Dani, and its feminine forms include Daniela, Daniella and Danique.
Variations
Dan, Danny Boy
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