Daniel

Daniel is a modern-sounding name with a biblical background – this is perfect for parents who want something cool, but still deeply rooted in history.

Detailed Meaning

Daniel is a biblical name borne by the prophet, whose story is told in the Book of Daniel. His story was a favourite tale in the Middle Ages and was often represented in miracle plays.

Famous People With This Name

Some famous bearers are of the name are Daniel Craig, an English actor best known for his role in the recent James Bond film “Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall” and “Spectre.” Daniel Radcliffe is also an English actor, who played Harry Potter in the “Harry Potter” film series. Daniel Day-Lewis is another English actor who is famous for his method acting and was in films such as “My Left Foot” and “There Will Be Blood.”

Possible Nicknames

There is many possible nicknames for Daniel, including: Dan, Dannie, Danny, Danko and Danilo.

Related Names

Some alternative spellings are Danial, Daniyal, Danyaal, Danyal, Danyel, Danyl, Daneal and Danil. The female version of the name is Danielle.

Stories Featuring This Name

Danny Zuko is a fictional character in the hit musical “Grease,”played by John Travolta. Another famous fictional character is Danny Ocean from the “Ocean” heist film series.