Danielle

Danielle is a feminine given name. It is the English feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The spelling variants include Daniela, Daniella, Dani, and the French form Danièle. In English and other languages, Danielle is widely used and has many regional variants.

In terms of usage, Danielle became a popular name in the late 20th century in English-speaking countries and has remained common in North America and parts of Europe. It is often chosen for its classic yet contemporary feel and is sometimes shortened to Dani.

Notable people named Danielle include Danielle Steel (born 1947), American novelist known for numerous bestsellers; Danielle Fishel (born 1981), American actress and TV host; Danielle Panabaker (born 1987), American actress; Danielle Brooks (born 1981), American actress known for Orange Is the New Black; Danielle Staub (born 1964), American television personality on The Real Housewives of New Jersey; Danielle Bregoli (born 2003), American internet personality known as the "Cash Me Outside" girl; and Danielle Colby-Crespo (born 1977), American reality TV personality on American Pickers. These examples illustrate the name’s broad presence in entertainment and media.

In fiction, the name Danielle appears across various works, with multiple characters bearing the name in literature, film, and television.