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Comments and insights on the name Daniel: | Edit

One likely reason for this name's popularity is that it is spelled the same in many languages including: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Romanian, German and Polish.

Carmel- I have a friend named Daniel. Although, people call him Danielle sometimes.
But, he's very gross. But, a good guy.

I've known several Daniels,not one alike. It is a strong name that will never grow old.

Personal experiences with the name Daniel: | Edit

It has been my experience/observation that the sibling combination of David and Daniel was very common up through the 1970's. There were four such duos among my friends and relatives.

Nicknames for Daniel: | Edit

Danny, Danzig

Meanings and history of the name Daniel: | Edit

In 2008 Daniel became the #1 boys name in New York City replacing Michael after 50 years.

Famous real-life people named Daniel: | Edit

Daniel Kowarsky - Opera Singer
Daniel Boone, American adventurer
Daniel Day Lewis, actor
Daniel Craig, actor and latest incarnation of James Bond
Daniel Radcliffe, actor (Harry Potter)
Daniel Silva, author
Dan Black, English musician

Daniel in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Daniel Deronda", novel by English Victorian writer, George Eliot

"Daniel" sung by Elton John

Daniel, A Sanrio character appearing as a cat
Daniel, Biblical figure beloved by God
Daniel Jackson, archeologist in Sci-Fi show Stargate SG-1
Daniel "Oz" Osbourne from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
Daniel Pleasant, a character from the Sims series of games.
Daniel Rand, secret identity of Iron Fist in Marvel comics
Daniel Striped Tiger, from Mister Rogers Neighborhood