From the marsh; son of Carr
Name Profile
Bonny
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bonny.
Primary meaning
Pretty; beautiful (variant)
Pronunciation: BAH-nee
Profile summary
Variant spelling of Bonnie. Means 'pretty' or 'good.' Used in Scotland and Northern England. The current meaning shown for this name is Pretty; beautiful (variant). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAH-nee. It is listed alongside the related form Bonnie. Bonny appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bonny is currently cataloged under English (scottish) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Pretty; beautiful (variant).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (scottish) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bonny is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related form for this profile: Bonnie. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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