Danne

Danne is a Swedish masculine given name functioning as a familiar diminutive of Daniel, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning God is my judge. The Hebrew name is composed of the elements din, meaning judge, and el, meaning God. It gained wide use across Europe through the biblical prophet Daniel, and in Scandinavia the pet form Danne developed as an affectionate short form used in everyday speech. Related forms include Dan, Danny, and the full form Daniel.