Danielle

How to say it

ˌdæn.jˈɛl

What it means

The French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge.'

Danielle is the French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge.' It swept the English-speaking world in the 1980s and 90s with a polished, romantic sound, helped along by novelist Danielle Steel. Dani and Elle are the shorts. Said dan-YEL.

How to spell Danielle

The standard spelling is Danielle. Common variants include Daniela, Daniella, Danielle, but Danielle is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Nickname

  Dani, Elle.

• Pop culture

  Novelist Danielle Steel.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Danielle Steel American novelist known for bestselling romance fiction

Spelling variants

• Daniela
• Daniella
• Danielle

Names with the same feeling

• Daniela God is my judge
• Nicole Victory of the people
• Michelle Who is like God?
• Vanessa A literary coinage
• Rachel Ewe

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Common questions

What does the name Danielle mean?

The French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge.'

What does Danielle mean in Hebrew?

In Hebrew, Danielle means "God is my judge." Danielle is the French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge.' It swept the English-speaking world in the 1980s and 90s with a polished, romantic sound, helped along by novelist Danielle Steel. Dani and Elle are the shorts. Said dan-YEL.

How do you pronounce Danielle?

Danielle is pronounced ˌdæn.jˈɛl. Say it as da-ni-ELLE, with the stress on the "elle" syllable.

How do you spell Danielle?

The standard spelling is Danielle. Common spelling variants include Daniela, Daniella, Danielle.

Is Danielle a boy or girl name?

Danielle is traditionally a feminine name.

How popular is the name Danielle?

Danielle ranked #549 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.