The nameDanny
Danny is an English pet form of Daniel that became a name in its own right. It has been given in France since the 1920s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Danny comes from Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyye'l, "God is my judge".
Origin
English. It is sometimes given to girls as a pet form of Danielle.
History
Danny has been given steadily in France, with a peak in the early 1990s.
Famous people named Danny
- Danny Boon, French comedian and director
Popularity of the name Danny
Danny in France
Danny was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 760 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Danny. Its rise began around 1935, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Danny in France were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Danny in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danny mean?
Danny comes from Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyye'l, "God is my judge".
What is the origin of the name Danny?
English. It is sometimes given to girls as a pet form of Danielle.
Is Danny a girl's or a boy's name?
Danny is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Danny?
Variants and related names of Danny include Daniel and Danielle.
Who are famous people named Danny?
Danny Boon, French comedian and director.