Dany
Meaning of Dany
Dany is a male name that originated from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge." It has become a popular choice for parents looking for a shorter and more modern version of the classic name. Dany can also be spelled as Danny or Dani, offering variations for those who prefer different spellings. The name has been consistently used in the United States over the years, with a peak in popularity in 2000 when it reached rank 15 on the list of baby names. Currently, it ranks around 3000-4000 in terms of occurrences. The pronunciation of Dany is consistent across both American and British English, pronounced as DAN-ee (/ˈdæni/). This versatile name carries an air of strength and familiarity while still maintaining its unique charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DAN-ee (/ˈdæni/)
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Notable People Named Dany
| Dany Heatley - Daniel James Heatley is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year in 2002, but faced legal issues after being involved in a car crash that resulted in the death of his teammate. |
| Dany Fortin is a retired Canadian Armed Forces officer who held the rank of major general in the Canadian Army and was involved in commanding roles in various military operations, as well as leading the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. |
| Dany Boon is a multi-talented French actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. |
| Dany Laferrière is a Haitian-Canadian novelist and journalist known for writing in French, and he was elected to the Académie française in 2013. |
| Dany, also known as Daniel Henrotin, is a renowned Belgian comic book artist famous for works like Olivier Rameau and Ça vous intéresse?. |
| Dany Robin was a prominent French actress in the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Dany Dauberson was a renowned French singer and actress. |
| Dany Brillant is a French singer of Jewish-Tunisian descent. |
| Dany Vandenbossche was a Belgian politician who served in the Flemish Parliament as a member of the sp.a from 1999 to 2009. |
| Dany Stanišić is a Serbian sailor who competed at the 2011 World Championships in the Men's Laser class and is a member of the AJK Beograd sailing club in Serbia. |
| Dany Saval is a former French actress. |
| Dany da Silva - Dany Roger Bornand da Silva is a Swiss professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper for Lausanne Ouchy. |
| Dany Marques - Dany Michael Ferreira Marques is a Portuguese professional footballer known for his role as a forward at C.D. Fátima. |
| Dany Cure is a Venezuelan footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Deportivo La Guaira, with previous stints at Caracas FC and Carabobo FC. |
| Dany Rigoulot is a former French figure skater and a two-time French champion in ladies singles. |
