- Meaning
- God is my judge
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), German, Hebrew (Israel)
Nicknames for Daniel
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Dan, Danny
- Spanish
- Dani
- Portuguese
- Dani
- German
- Dani
- Hebrew
- Dani
What people expect from a Daniel
Daniel is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about wisdom and a blessing. A name can't give a child wisdom, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a brilliant mind, a calm peacemaker, faithful and blessed.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Daniel: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Daniel
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 5 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "God is my judge".
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A French court renamed a baby called Nutella to Ella, saying the name would expose her to mockery.
Court of Valenciennes (2015)Questions about Daniel
What does the name Daniel mean?
Daniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Is Daniel a boy or girl name?
Daniel is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Daniel?
Daniel is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), German, Hebrew (Israel).
What are nicknames for Daniel?
Common nicknames for Daniel are Dan, Danny and Dani.
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