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Dannie

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAN-ee /ˈdæn.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'; here for boys; used for both sexesMedium

In 30 seconds: God is my judge: Dannie pets Daniel — 'God is my judge'. Friendly, warm, and sunny. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningPet form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'; here for boys; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2024)#5470 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1953
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195318932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dannie is a pet form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (the prophet Daniel, who emerged unharmed from the lions' den). A friendly, warm, sunny name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly beside Danny. Rare, God-is-my-judge at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Daniel means 'God is my judge' in Hebrew (the prophet who survived the lions' den) — Dannie is a friendly pet form, used for both sexes (here for boys).
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Daniel — root etymology

Variations

DannyDanDaniel

Nicknames

Dan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dannie mean?

Dannie pets Daniel — Hebrew 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Dannie?

It's said DAN-ee /ˈdæn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dannie a boy or girl name?

Dannie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Dannie?

Dannie is a rare name in the U.S.

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