Danielle
Meaning of Danielle
The name Danielle is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the male name Daniel, which means "God is my judge." In French, it is pronounced da-nee-EL (/da.ni.ɛl/), while in English, it is commonly pronounced dan-YELL (/dænˈjɛl/). The name has several variations including Danyelle and Danelle. Danielle enjoyed significant popularity in the United States throughout the late 20th century, peaking in usage during the 1980s and 1990s. It has consistently ranked among the top names for baby girls, though its popularity has seen a gradual decline in recent years. Despite this, Danielle remains a classic and elegant choice with strong historical and cultural associations.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as da-nee-EL (/da.ni.ɛl/)
English
- Pronunced as dan-YELL (/dænˈjɛl/)
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Notable People Named Danielle
| Marlaina Danielle Smith is the 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP), as well as a former lobbyist, columnist, and media personality. |
| Danielle Steel is a prolific American author famous for her romance novels, having sold over 800 million copies of her 190 books, making her one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time. |
| Danielle Christine Fishel is an American actress, director, model, and television personality known for her role as Topanga Lawrence on the teen sitcom Boy Meets World. |
| Danielle Arbid is a French filmmaker of Lebanese origin with a career in directing films since 1997. |
| Danielle Victoria Slaton is a former American professional soccer player and current soccer analyst, known for her time with the United States women's national soccer team and various clubs. |
| Danielle Brittany Brooks is an American actress known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and Peacemaker, as well as her performances on Broadway. |
| Danielle Jonas is an American reality television personality known for her role on Married to Jonas alongside her husband, musician and actor Kevin Jonas. |
| Danielle Drady - Danielle Harte is a former professional squash player from Australia, who reached the rank of World No. 2 in March 1990. |
| Danielle Colby is a well-known American reality television personality featured on the History channel's show American Pickers. |
| Danielle Nicolet is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Flash, and Born Again Virgin. |
| Danielle Nicole Herrington is an American model recognized for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue features, notably gracing the cover of the 2018 edition as the third African-American woman to do so. |
| Danielle Rose Russell is an American actress known for her role as Hope Mikaelson in The Originals and its spinoff series, Legacies. |
| Danielle Ponder is an American musician and former public defender who released her debut album, Some of Us are Brave, in 2022. |
| Danielle Carter is an Australian actress known for her roles in popular television shows, films, and plays. |
| Jamaican track and field athlete Danielle Gracia Williams is renowned for her success in the 100m hurdles, including gold medals at the 2015 and 2023 World Championships. |
