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Dany
BoyHebrew, French· “short form of Daniel; God is my judge”
- Meaning
- short form of Daniel; God is my judge
- Origin
- Hebrew, French
- Pronunciation
- DAN-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,257
- US babies 2025
- 36
- Best rank
- #1,976 (1954)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Dany
Dany is a Hebrew and French name that means “short form of Daniel; God is my judge”.
Dany is a short form of Daniel, the Hebrew name meaning God is my judge. In the Bible Daniel is the prophet who survives the lions' den. The single-n spelling is common in French and Spanish, where Dany is used as an independent name for boys. It is said DAN-ee. English speakers who watch Game of Thrones may know Dany as the nickname of Daenerys Targaryen, a female character, which can pull the spelling toward girls in some minds. The Haitian-Canadian novelist Dany Laferrière is a prominent male bearer. Danny is the usual English spelling.
Popularity over time
Dany first appears in US Social Security records in 1946. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,976 in 1954, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 46 were named Dany. In 2025, 36 babies were named Dany, and it ranked #3,257 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,796 in 1950, #2,747 in 1980, #4,833 in 2000, #2,882 in 2010, and #3,257 in 2025. Of the 1,430 US boys named Dany since records began, 23% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 312 babies. Since 2010, 524 more have been named Dany.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Eamonn, Armen, Maximino, Cuauhtemoc, and Khang.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dany ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2339 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Dany is usually pronounced DAN-ee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with D and ends in “-ny”.
Middle names for Dany
A few middle names that flow with Dany: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dany
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dany mean?
Dany is a Hebrew and French name that means “short form of Daniel; God is my judge”.
What is the origin of the name Dany?
Dany has Hebrew and French roots. Dany is a short form of Daniel, the Hebrew name meaning God is my judge.
Is Dany a popular name?
Not especially. Dany ranked #3,257 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dany a boy or girl name?
Dany is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Dany?
Dany is usually pronounced DAN-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings