Shy Guy

I think it would be cute. Maybe don't say "dana" because then she knows you know her name and she doesn't know yours so it might seem a bit creepy. Just try to find a situation where you could casually strike up a conversation. Don't just randomly go up, or there will be nothing to talk about.

it always makes me happy when a new person talks to me. most girls like a guy that will come up to her and say hi and show interest in getting to know her. introduce yourself and then she WILL know your name!

What is stopping you? What is holding you back? I know what. it's your self doubt and negativity! If you stop thinking of the worst and start thinking of what could happen and actually try then things could go right!

Things that girls love in a guy is confidence. It's immediately appealing and very sexy. So be confident in yourself and give it a shot. You are your own biggest critic. What have you got to lose, honestly?

Just go up to her and talk to her. Make small talk. Girls love being talked to, and if she's not interested, chances are she'll let you down easily. Just introduce yourself. Maybe don't call her by name the second you start talking to her, give her a chance to tell you her name, and maybe even mention that someone had told you it previously. You don't want to creep her away by knowing too much.

As hard as it may be, your best option is approaching her in a friendly manner and introduce yourself (if she doesn't know you). If you two frequent the same places, you might want to engage in some chatter whether it relates to your location or tasks that you are involved in.

You really have nothing to lose by making the attempt to reach out to her. The worst thing that can happen is that she turns you down. However, you can just move onto the next girl that catches your eye (and even if it doesn't go as planned, you at least have the experience to draw on and will make you less intimidated for the next one).

Of course, by approaching her, it could very well set things in motion. Its obvious that you like her so just realize that the rewards are superiorly greater than the risks involved. If things go well then the juice is certainly worth the squeeze.

Good luck

Well, you aren't going anywhere not saying anything! It's always rough approaching a random girl you're interested in. It creates a nervous feeling in your stomach, even after doing it several, several, several times. You just have to jump in and not think about it. Benefits outweigh the risk. Even if she detects your a nervous wreck it might not turn her off. She may respect you efforts. If she gives you the bitch defense, or rejects you, you always have the power to walk away and move on. And that my friend, is a powerful thing to know.