Sonny
SUN-ee
Popularity
#2761
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
22,158
Peak Year
#1,096 in 2024
First Recorded
1888
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English nickname meaning 'son'. Often given to a young boy.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Sonny Bono
American singer, actor, and politician.
Sonny Rollins
American jazz tenor saxophonist.
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