Boy name
Sonny name meaning
“dear son or young boy”
Sonny is a masculine name from English sonny, meaning “dear son” or “young boy”. Its source is an affectionate form of address derived from son. That familiar address subsequently became a given name, with Sony, Soni, and Sonni appearing as spelling variants of Sonny.
What does Sonny mean?
Dear son or young boy
In Indonesian: anak laki-laki tersayang
Origin and cultural usage of Sonny
From English sonny, an affectionate address derived from son. It subsequently became a given name.
Name combinations with Sonny
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sonny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Sonny as a first name
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Sonny Ronaldo
Interpretation
May a beloved son grow into a ruler with wise judgment.Meaning of each word
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Ronaldo: ruler with wise counsel
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Interpretation
May a beloved son become a foremost king who delivers judgments.Meaning of each word
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Rajendra: king among kings
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
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Sonny Pradana
Interpretation
May a beloved son grow into a leader of foremost standing.Meaning of each word
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
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Sonny Renaldi
Interpretation
May a beloved son possess authority that is accompanied by counsel.Meaning of each word
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Renaldi: counsel and power
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Sonny Ariwibowo
Interpretation
May a beloved son grow as a younger brother with authority.Meaning of each word
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Ariwibowo: dignified younger sibling
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Interpretation
May a beloved son excel and show courage throughout life's journey.Meaning of each word
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Fernanda: boldness in peace or travel
- Dika: superior, greater
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Sonny Aditya
Interpretation
A picture of a beloved son appearing like the radiant sun.Meaning of each word
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Interpretation
May a beloved son become a wise ruler who achieves victory.Meaning of each word
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Ronaldo: ruler with wise counsel
- Viki: victory
Sonny as a middle name
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Interpretation
May a beloved son grow into a person with humane qualities.Meaning of each word
- Insani: human, pertaining to humanity
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Tanu: body, self
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Interpretation
May a beloved son become a messenger with wisdom in judgment.Meaning of each word
- Engel: angel, messenger
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning
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Interpretation
May a beloved son become a wise ruler who establishes order.Meaning of each word
- Ronaldo: ruler with wise counsel
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Pranata: order; organizer
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Interpretation
May a beloved son be the first to bring peace.Meaning of each word
- Alfa: the first, a beginning
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Jeffrey: peace
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Interpretation
May a beloved son experience gladness and joy throughout his days.Meaning of each word
- Pramudya: joy and delight
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Masa: time, period, month
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Interpretation
May a beloved son grow to excel with usefulness and skill.Meaning of each word
- Dika: superior, greater
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
Sonny as a last name
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Dika Sonny
Interpretation
May a beloved son grow into a person who excels.Meaning of each word
- Dika: superior, greater
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
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Aldo Sonny
Interpretation
May a beloved son grow into a person rich in experience.Meaning of each word
- Aldo: old or experienced
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
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Wibi Sonny
Interpretation
May a beloved son grow with strength and possess authority.Meaning of each word
- Wibi: power, authority
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
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Prayogo Sonny
Interpretation
May a beloved son grow into someone who behaves well and appropriately.Meaning of each word
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
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Airlangga Sonny
Interpretation
A picture of a beloved son crossing water on his journey.Meaning of each word
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
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Rendy Sonny
Interpretation
A picture of a beloved son appearing as a wolf shield.Meaning of each word
- Rendy: wolf shield
- Sonny: dear son or young boy
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How to pronounce Sonny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦴꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮧᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Sonny a boy’s name?
Yes, Sonny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sonny ranks #377 among boy names in our data sample (55 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 Sonny
Famous people named Sonny
- Sonny Aprianto · b. 1969
- Sonny Hendrawan · b. 1943
- Sonny Dewantara · b. 1965
- Sonny Kurniawan · b. 1978
- Sonny Saragih · b. 1999
- Sonny Septian · b. 1983
- Sonny T. Danaparamita · b. 1974
- Sonny Tandra · b. 1959
- Sonny Tulung · b. 1967
- Sonny Widjaja · b. 1958
- A. Sonny Keraf
- H.Sonny Soedharsono
FAQ about the name Sonny
What is the meaning of Sonny?
Sonny means dear son or young boy. From English sonny, an affectionate address derived from son. It subsequently became a given name.
Is Sonny a boy’s name?
Yes, Sonny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sonny?
Sonny is of European origin.
How many syllables does Sonny have?
Sonny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sonny?
Sonny ranks #377 among boy names in our data sample (55 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sonny?
Other spellings: Sony, Soni, Sonni.
What full names go well with Sonny?
Some ideas: Sonny Ronaldo; Insani Sonny Tanu; Dika Sonny.
Famous people named Sonny?
Notable people named Sonny include Sonny Aprianto, Sonny Hendrawan, Sonny Dewantara.
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