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Dany

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAN-ee /ˈdæn.i/High

Meaning: -y spelling of Danny — a pet form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'Medium

In 30 seconds: Friendly and warm: Dany spells Danny — short for Daniel, 'God is my judge'. Cheerful, classic, and easygoing.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaning-y spelling of Danny — a pet form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'
U.S. rank (2025)#3257 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,430

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819462025

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

Dany is a -y/single-n spelling of Danny — a pet form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'. A friendly, classic nickname-name across many cultures.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-my-judge at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Daniel means 'God is my judge' in Hebrew (the prophet in the lions' den) — Dany is a soft, single-n spelling of the cheerful nickname Danny.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Daniel — root etymology

Variations

DannyDaniDaniel

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Dany Boon (1966-)
    French actor, director, and comedian known for the hit film Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis
  • ★Dany Laferrière (1953-)
    Haitian-Canadian novelist and member of the Académie française, winner of the Prix Médicis

If you like Dany…

Danny— the standard spelling
Dani— a fellow short form
Daniel— the full name
Dante— a companion Da- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dany mean?

Dany spells Danny, short for Daniel — 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Dany?

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

Is Dany a boy or girl name?

Dany is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Dany?

Dany is a rare name in the U.S.

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