Danny

Danny is a masculine given name, often a diminutive form of Daniel. The name Daniel derives from Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning “God is my judge.” In English-speaking countries, Danny is widely used as both a standalone given name and a nickname for Daniel, and it can occasionally appear as a surname in rare cases.

Variants and usage: Danny commonly functions as a familiar or informal form of Daniel in many English-speaking and Western cultures. Related or diminutive forms include Dan, Dani, and Dannie, which may be used across different languages and communities.

Notable people: Notable real persons named Danny include the American actor Danny DeVito (born 1944), the British filmmaker Danny Boyle (born 1956), American actors Danny Glover (born 1946) and Danny Trejo (born 1944), and English footballers Danny Welbeck (born 1990) and Danny Ings (born 1992). Other public figures bearing the name include actor Danny Pudi (born 1979).

Fictional characters: Danny is also a common name for fictional characters, such as Danny Zuko in Grease, Danny Torrance in The Shining, Danny Rand (Iron Fist) in Marvel Comics, Danny Phantom from the Nickelodeon series, and Danny Ocean from Ocean’s Eleven.

See also: Daniel, Dan, Dani, Dannie. The name Danny continues to be used across cultures as a familiar, approachable form of Daniel.