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BoyPronounced American English /ˈsɑn.ɪk/; British English /ˈsɒn.ɪk/

Sonic

A name meaning "related to sound".

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Sonic is a boy name meaning "related to sound".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈsɑn.ɪk/; British English /ˈsɒn.ɪk/.

GenderBoy
Meaningrelated to sound
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈsɑn.ɪk/; British English /ˈsɒn.ɪk/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word sonic meaning "related to sound", derived from Latin sonus meaning "sound". It also connotates speediness, or the speed of sound, due to words like supersonic or hypersonic. A notable fictional bearer is the speedy video game character Sonic the Hedgehog, introduced in 1991 by Sega. He is called ソニック (Sonikku) in Japan.

Notes and context

Usage: popular culture