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English word origin

Etymology of Danny

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

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Unnumbered source etymology

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A diminutive of the male given name Daniel. · A diminutive of the female given names Danielle, Daniella, and Daniela.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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  • Word-formation componentDanen · diminutive of Daniel and Danielle
  • Word-formation component-yen
  • Derivation mentionדןhe
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