Bonney
BAH-nee
Bonney is a girl’s name of Scottish origin, meaning “Derived from the Scottish word 'bonnie' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'. Also a French surname indicating 'good'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1950.
What Bonney Means
“Derived from the Scottish word 'bonnie' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'. Also a French surname indicating 'good'.”
The Story of Bonney
What if a name sounded like a warm, friendly greeting, carrying the charm of Scottish bonnie and French good?
Bonney beautifully blends Scottish and French origins, drawing from the Scottish word 'bonnie' for pretty and the French 'bon' for good. Recorded since 1918, it carries a heritage of both cheerful attractiveness and inherent kindness.
For your daughter, Bonney suggests a spirit that is both friendly and fair. You see her greeting the world with a cheerful smile and a kind heart, someone whose natural goodness and pleasant nature make her a delight.
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The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Anne Bonney
Irish Pirate in the Caribbean
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#21 in 1950
Total Births
452
First Recorded
1918
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