Names related to Daniel: Dan, Danny, Danyel, Danial
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Daniel

Pronunciation: DAN-yəl (key)

Origin of the name Daniel:

Derived from the Hebrew dāni’ēl (God is my judge). The name is borne in the Bible by a Hebrew prophet whose faith kept him from harm in a den of hungry lions. Short: Dan. Pet: Danny.

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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.

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

Dan, Danny, Kitten

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 Boone, American adventurer
Daniel Day Lewis, actor
Daniel Craig, actor and latest incarnation of James Bond
Daniel Radcliffe, actor (Harry Potter)

Daniel in song, story & screen: | Edit

Daniel, Biblical figure beloved by God
"Daniel Deronda", novel by English Victorian writer, George Eliot
"Daniel" sung by Elton John
Danny Boy -- song
Daniel Striped Tiger, from Mister Rogers Neighborhood
Daniel Jackson, archeologist in Sci-Fi show Stargate SG-1

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