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Bonney
How to Pronounce Bonney
Pronounced BON-ee /ΛbΙn.i/Medium
Meaning: Bonney is a variant spelling of Bonnie, from the Scots bonnie, meaning 'pretty', 'fine' or 'good', which in turn may echo the French bon 'good'. The -ey ending gives the familiar name a slightly more formal, surname-like look.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Bonney is a spelling variant of Bonnie, rooted in the Scots word bonnie, 'pretty', 'fine' or 'good', often traced further to the French bon. Bonnie names blossomed in mid-century America, and the -ey form rode alongside them, also carrying a faint surname flavor. It stayed rare throughout, given to only a couple dozen girls a year.
Its small high came around nineteen-fifty, so a Bonney from then would be in her seventies today. Warm and bright with a tidy two-beat sound, it keeps Bonnie's cheerful meaning while looking a touch more distinctive; the simpler Bonnie has always led the way.
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What does the name Bonney mean?
It is a variant of Bonnie, from the Scots bonnie meaning 'pretty', 'fine' or 'good'.
How do you pronounce Bonney?
It's said BON-ee /ΛbΙn.i/, two syllables, just like Bonnie.
Is Bonney a boy or girl name?
Bonney is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Bonney?
It has always been rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year, peaking around nineteen-fifty.