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At a Glance: Name: Bonnie – Meaning: pretty, beautiful – Origin: Scottish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BAH-nee
Bonnie is a vintage, classic girl's name of Scottish origin, meaning "pretty" or "beautiful." It's pronounced BAH-nee, and it has an easygoing, old-fashioned warmth that still feels timeless. If you like a short name with a bit of retro charm, Bonnie fits the bill.
Meaning & Origin of Bonnie
Meaning: Pretty, beautiful.
Origin: Scottish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bonnie
Phonetic: BAH-nee IPA: /ˈbɑːni/
Popularity of Bonnie
Bonnie peaked at #33 in 1941, when 7,761 girls were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #441 with 703 babies, so it's far less common than in its heyday but still in steady use.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Bonnie mean?
Pretty, beautiful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bonnie)
How do you pronounce Bonnie?
Bonnie is pronounced BAH-nee (IPA: /ˈbɑːni/).
Is Bonnie a popular name right now?
Bonnie peaked at #33 in 1941 and is ranked #441 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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