danny
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈdæni// dan·ny
n. a common name for a man or a boy. It is a shorter, more friendly version of the name Daniel.
n. a masculine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Daniel.
My friend Danny lives in London.
After the meeting, Danny stayed behind to help clean up the conference room.
While his legal documents all listed him as Daniel, he insisted that everyone in the office call him Danny to maintain a more approachable atmosphere.
From Dan (“diminutive of Daniel and Danielle”) + -y, from Hebrew דן.
Usage
Proper noun; capitalized in all contexts.