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Daniel has a nice ring to it. I'm not really a fan of Dan, but Daniel is short enough that a nickname isn't necessary.

Nothing wrong with it. It's a handsome name. I'd just never use it because it's been overused, and any name that is overused becomes boring.

It's my stepfather's name. I think it's quite a handsome name. The nickname Danny is very cute. I could easily picture an adorable little boy called Danny who grows up into a handsome Daniel as an adult.

I've always enjoyed Daniel. Danny is foul and vile, but Dan is brisk and energetic and nice. Daniel was a family name in my DH's paternal line: they used to give sons an H name (Herbert and Harold; possibly others) and Daniel as a mn, but they were always known by Daniel. Odd habit. Given a few extra sons, I'd have used Daniel eagerly, though probably without the H name.

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Tradition is a good reason. It's never been out of use; everyone can spell and pronounce it easily; and who can resist those biblical lions?

Daniel is one of my favorite boys names, probably because one of my best friends has this name, and he means a lot to me. Though even before I knew him I liked this name. I like names that end in -el a lot, and it has a lovely meaning.