Bonnie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Bonnie
The name 'Bonnie' means "pretty" or "good" in Scots, derived from the French word *bon* (good).
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Etymology
The name 'Bonnie' means "pretty" or "good" in Scots, derived from the French word *bon* (good). It is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the 19th century partly due to the romanticized figure of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Bonnie currently ranks #396 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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