There are three Dans in my family: my brother, my brother-in-law and one of my nephews (the brother-in-law's son, which adds to the fun because they also have the same last name). Two additional Dans, between my side of the family and the S.O.'s, died in recent years, otherwise there would be even more Dans. Needless to say, there is not much point to referring to just "Dan" in our household.