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Bonny name meaning

“pretty, attractive”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
European
Syllables
2
Popularity
#2,764

Bonny is a masculine name commonly linked to the Scots word bonnie, meaning “pretty” or “attractive.” Boni is a related spelling variant. The form Boni can also be a shortened version of another name, such as Boniface, alongside its connection with the Scots word.

What does Bonny mean?

Pretty, attractive

In Indonesian: elok, menarik

Origin and cultural usage of Bonny

With the variant Bonny, Boni can be linked to Scots bonnie, meaning pretty or attractive. Boni can also shorten other names, such as Boniface.

Linguistic originEuropean
Starts withB

Name combinations with Bonny

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bonny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Bonny Mauli Setiyawan

    Meaning of each word

    • Bonny: pretty, attractive
    • Mauli: crown or headdress
    • Setiyawan: one who is faithful
  • Bonny Wagiman Santika

    Meaning of each word

    • Bonny: pretty, attractive
    • Wagiman: associated with the Wage market day
    • Santika: bringing tranquility
  • Bonny Prasetia

    Meaning of each word

    • Bonny: pretty, attractive
    • Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
  • Sukarmin Bonny Teja

    Meaning of each word

    • Sukarmin: doing good; working well
    • Bonny: pretty, attractive
    • Teja: radiance, brilliance
  • Bonny Pranata

    Meaning of each word

    • Bonny: pretty, attractive
    • Pranata: order; organizer
  • Bonny Gilang Ananta

    Meaning of each word

    • Bonny: pretty, attractive
    • Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
    • Ananta: boundless, unending

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How to pronounce Bonny

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦧꦺꦴꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮘᮧᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ

Is Bonny a boy’s name?

Yes, Bonny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Bonny ranks #2,764 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):

Names that sound like Bonny

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Bonny

  • Bonny Z. Minang
  • Bonny Anang Dwijanto · b. 1960
  • Bonny Djianto
  • Bonny Pangestu · b. 1971
  • Bonny Sanggah · b. 1962

FAQ about the name Bonny

What is the meaning of Bonny?

Bonny means pretty, attractive. With the variant Bonny, Boni can be linked to Scots bonnie, meaning pretty or attractive. Boni can also shorten other names, such as Boniface.

Is Bonny a boy’s name?

Yes, Bonny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Bonny?

Bonny is of European origin.

How many syllables does Bonny have?

Bonny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Bonny?

Bonny ranks #2,764 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Bonny?

Other spellings: Boni.

What full names go well with Bonny?

Some ideas: Bonny Mauli Setiyawan; Bonny Wagiman Santika; Bonny Prasetia.

Famous people named Bonny?

Notable people named Bonny include Bonny Z. Minang, Bonny Anang Dwijanto, Bonny Djianto.

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