Danny

Danny is an English pet form of Daniel, a Hebrew name derived from the elements dan, meaning judge, and el, meaning God, together conveying the sense God is my judge. The name gained wide use in the English-speaking world through the biblical figure of Daniel, the prophet celebrated for his wisdom and survival in the lions' den. Danny has long functioned as both a familiar nickname and an independent given name, popularized in part by figures in entertainment and sport. Related forms include Dan, Dannie, and the feminine Dani.