Danny

//ˈdæni// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A unisex given name; A diminutive of the male given name Daniel.

    "Maisie says that Danny entered the manosphere through the realm of self-help, which Cynthia Miller-Idriss, a sociology professor at American University who specializes in extremism, says is “a great example of how radicalization works.”"

  2. 2
    A unisex given name; A diminutive of the female given names Danielle, Daniella, or Daniela.

Example

More examples

"Danny DeVito and ferocious lions and tigers are best avoided."

Etymology

From Dan (“diminutive of Daniel and Danielle”) + -y, from Hebrew דן.

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