Danny
Danny began as a short form of Daniel, from the Hebrew "Daniyyel." Danny Kaye (1911-1987), the actor and comedian known for "White Christmas" (1954) and "The Court Jester" (1956), is the most famous mid-century bearer. Danny DeVito (born 1944), the actor and director, gave the name a contemporary charge. Danny was a top-50 American name from 1940 to 1980, peaking at #28 in 1952. Danny is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)". Brisk, mid-century, and friendly. The name sounds cheerful. Dannys tend to be social. US peaked #28 in 1952. Now outside top 500. Well-known people named Danny include Danny Kaye (actor), Danny DeVito (actor), Danny (short form of Daniel). Common variations and related forms of Danny include Daniel (full form), Dan (short form), Dannie (variant), Dany (variant).