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Lonnie

OriginShort form of Alonso or Alonzo, variations of Alphonso
Meaning"noble, ready"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#1843

2025 SSA

US rank · girls#5494

2025 SSA

About Lonnie

Lonnie is one of those antiquated nicknames that is used much more often in the US than you might think, especially as a short form of Alonso or Alonzo, names always on the US Top 1000.

Lonnie for girls#5494 US

An old-timey boyish nickname that works as a diminutive of Leona or Leonie, Alondra, Lorna or any female name with strong L and N sounds.

Pronounced LAHN-ee.

As of October 2026, Lonnie ranked #1843 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #114 in 1896.

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