Danny Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Danny Name at a Glance

Name	Danny
Meaning	A diminutive of the Hebrew Daniel, meaning God has judged, or God is judge, frequently used as an independent name. 'Danny Boy' is a Famous Scottish folk song.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Danny Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Danny means “A diminutive of the Hebrew Daniel, meaning God has judged, or God is judge, frequently used as an independent name. 'Danny Boy' is a Famous Scottish folk song”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Danny Name Origin

Our database records Danny under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Danny a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Danny is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Danny

When considering Danny for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.