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Danielle
Meaning: God is my judge (feminine of Daniel) · Origin: Hebrew (via French) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The French feminine of Daniel.
Famous people named Danielle
- Danielle Steel (novelist)
Nicknames
Dani, Elle
Variants & related names
Daniela, Daniella, Dani
Danielle name art
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FAQ
What does the name Danielle mean?
Danielle means “God is my judge (feminine of Daniel)”. It comes from Hebrew (via French).
Is Danielle a popular name?
Danielle is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Danielle?
Dani, Elle.
What are other forms of Danielle?
Daniela, Daniella, Dani.
Similar names
Hannah · Josephine · Anna · Sadie · Eliana · Gabriella
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.