Danne is a Swedish diminutive of Daniel and also a short form of Dan 3. As a given name, it is primarily used in Sweden and other Nordic countries, often as an informal or variant form of the biblical name.Etymology and HistoryThe name Daniel is of Hebrew origin, from Daniyyel meaning “God is my judge,” composed of the roots din (“to judge”) and ʼel (“God”). In the Old Testament, Daniel was a prophet who served in the Babylonian court and interpreted dreams for King Nebuchadnezzar. His story, including his survival in the lion's den, is found in the Book of Daniel. The name became popular in medieval Europe due to the influence of the biblical account and was revived after the Protestant Reformation.Danne follows a common Scandinavian pattern of forming diminutives by shortening given names and often adding a suffix. Other examples include Danne from Daniel.Notable BearersDanne Boterenbrood (born 1985), a Dutch triathlete, is noted for representing the Netherlands in ITU triathlon events.Danne Larsson (born 1948) is a Swedish singer-songwriter and author known for his musical contributions, especially the song “Du är den ende.”Danne Stråhed (born 1956) is a Swedish singer who appears on children’s television and released the album Så enkelt är det att vara lycklig (“So Simple It Is to Be Happy”).Danne Sundman (1973–2018) was a Finnish politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party.Additionally, the surname Danne belongs to German sport shooter Gunther Danne (1942–2025) and German Olympic pair skater Wolfgang Danne (1941–2019).Cultural SignificanceIn Sweden, Danne is primarily used as a given name, while elsewhere in Europe—particularly Germany after World War II—it appears as a rare surname. First-name usage is most frequent among Swedes born in the mid-20th century. The global spread of Daniel-derived diminutives such as Danne remains closely tied to Scandinavian influence on migration and names of the second half of the twentieth century.Meaning: Swedish diminutive of Daniel and a short form of DanOrigin: Scandinavian (primarily Swedish)Type: First name (masculine)Usage Regions: Sweden