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Dannae
Pronounced dah-NY /dɑˈnaɪ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Danae ('a princess of Argos', Greek), and/or a Danna ('God is my judge', a Daniella form); routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Dannae is a spelling of Danae — in Greek myth, the princess of Argos who, locked away by her father, became the mother of the hero Perseus by Zeus — and/or of Danna, a Latina form of Daniella, 'God is my judge' (Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft name (said 'dah-NY' or 'DAN-ay'; nickname Danna).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-princess-or-God-is-my-judge at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dannae mean?
Dannae spells Danae ('a princess of Argos', Greek) and Danna ('God is my judge'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Dannae?
It's said dah-NY /dɑˈnaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Dannae a boy or girl name?
Dannae is a girl's name.
How popular is Dannae?
Dannae is a rare name in the U.S.