Daniel Name Meaning & Origin
Daniel
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.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Personal experiences with the name Daniel
This is my last name, and so many people mix up my first and last names--which, seeing as I'm a girl, is very strange.
I don't think there's anything particularly wrong with this name, but it's SO popular I just get sick of hearing it. I know at least a dozen different Daniels. I'd suggest naming your kid something more original.
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