Danny

Danny is a boy's name of Irish origin and it means "God is my judge". It is believed to have been derived from the Gaelic word 'Dónal' which is in turn a form of the name 'Domhnall', meaning "ruler of the world". The name was popularized by Saint Daniel the Prophet, who is venerated in the Catholic Church. Danny has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages but it only became widely used during the 20th century. It is often associated with the name Daniel but it can also be considered a shortened form of other names such as Danielle or Dannette. The name Danny has been popular among parents who want to give their child a strong, masculine name that also has a touch of Irish heritage.