Bonny
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About Bonny
Bonny is a charming feminine name of Scottish and English origin that literally means 'pretty,' 'attractive,' or 'fair.' It derives from the Old French word 'bon' meaning 'good.' The name gained recognition through the Scottish folk song 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean.' While primarily used as a given name for girls, Bonny has occasionally been used for boys as well. Throughout history, it has been more commonly used as a nickname or term of endearment rather than a formal name. Bonny enjoyed modest popularity in the early to mid-20th century but has since become less common, giving it a sweet, vintage appeal for modern parents seeking something simple yet distinctive.
Bonny is also given to boys.
Pronounced BAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Bonny ranked #4006 for boys in US births in 1971 and #13705 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #1991 for boys in 1938 and #595 for girls in 1955.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Bonny on lists
Famous Bonnys
- Bonny Susan HicksGirl
Singaporean model and author
- Bonny MadsenGirl
Danish footballer
Bonny in pop culture
- The word "bonny" means attractiveGirl
beautiful.
- Bahni Desai (different spellingGirl
same pronunciation), a victim of a kidnapper in the "Criminal Minds" episode "Target Rich" (season 11, episode 7)
- Bonny de FammeGirl
character in the video game "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice"