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GirlPronounced American English /ˈbɑn.i/; British English /ˈbɒn.i/Dutch language family

Bonnie

A name meaning "pretty".

Quick answer

Bonnie is a girl name meaning "pretty".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈbɑn.i/; British English /ˈbɒn.i/.

GenderGirl
Meaningpretty
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈbɑn.i/; British English /ˈbɒn.i/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

The name means "pretty" from the Scottish word bonnie, which was itself derived from Middle French bon "good". It has been in use as an American given name since the 19th century, and it became especially popular after the movie Gone with the Wind (1939), in which it was the nickname of Scarlett's daughter.

Notes and context

Usage: english