A masculine given name, typically a nickname for Daniel. Also used as an independent given name in many English-speaking countries.
Diminutive form of Daniel, which comes from Hebrew Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge.' The nickname Danny emerged in English-speaking countries as a familiar form, following common patterns of adding '-y' to create informal versions of formal names.
Danny represents the universal human tendency to create affectionate nicknames - almost every culture has ways to make formal names more intimate and friendly! The '-y' ending follows the same pattern as Johnny, Billy, and Tommy, showing how English creates familiarity through sound.
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