Danny

[ dan-ee ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Daniel.

danny

/ ˈdænɪ /

noun

1. dialect.
   the hand (used esp when addressing children)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Danny¹

probably from dandy, childish pronunciation of hand

Example Sentences

Danny Green and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were effective spacers.

From Los Angeles Times

Kudos once again to producing artistic director Danny Feldman for reminding us what a live orchestra sounds like in a regional theater and to music director Darryl Archibald for drawing out the score’s elegiac shadows and romantic uplift.

From Los Angeles Times

A lawsuit accuses Scientology of “harassment and intimidation” around the Danny Masterson trial.

From Los Angeles Times

McGuigan, a former professional boxer who became World Featherweight Champion in 1985, is on the 24th series of the reality TV show alongside celebrities including Danny Jones from McFly, TV presenter Jane Moore and Coleen Rooney.

From BBC

In order to reach as wide an audience as possible, the band – comprised of Wahlberg, Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood – used to play gigs anywhere allowed.

From Salon