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Dannii

Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Dannii: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2010.

A modern spelling of Danielle, Dannii shares the Hebrew root of Daniel, meaning “God is my judge.” The name gained international recognition through Dannii Minogue, the Australian singer, actress, and television personality who rose to fame in the 1980s and later became a beloved judge on *The X Factor UK*. While no major place bears the name, the variant spelling offers a fresh, distinctive twist on the classic Dani or Danielle—common in Scotland since the late 20th century. Dannii also appears as a given name in its own right, often chosen for its playful, upbeat sound and its association with a star whose career spans music, fashion, and reality TV.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20107 babies
Latest (2010)
#4587 babies
Total births
11since 1996
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).