Lonie

Diminutive of Alonzo
"noble, ready"

Lonie Origin and Meaning

The name Lonie is a boy's name.

Lonie is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Alonso, Leon, or Lionel. It may also function as an independent shortening of longer names with Germanic or Romance language origins. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its simple two-syllable structure. While uncommon as a formal given name, Lonie has historical usage particularly in Southern American naming traditions. In some contexts, it may also appear as a unisex name or nickname. The name's brevity gives it a modern feel, though it has historical precedent. Its pronunciation is intuitive, making it accessible despite its relative rarity.

# 849 in the US

Lonie Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Lonie

  • Leonidas E. "Lonie" Paxton
    American NFL football player