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Lonny

♂ Boy

Pronounced LON-ee /ˈlɒn.i/High

Meaning: Lonny is a friendly spelling of Lonnie, the pet form of Alonzo and Alonso — Spanish and Italian shapes of Alfonso, from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready, eager'. It also serves as a short form of Leonard.Low

In 30 seconds: Lonny is the pet form of Alonzo — from Germanic Alfonso, 'noble and ready' (said 'LON-ee'). Vintage and easygoing.
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic, Spanish
MeaningLonny is a friendly spelling of Lonnie, the pet form of Alonzo and Alonso — Spanish and Italian shapes of Alfonso, from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready, eager'. It also serves as a short form of Leonard.
U.S. rank (2024)#13408 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,352

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lonny is a pet form, chiefly of Alonzo and Alonso, the Spanish and Italian versions of Alfonso — a Germanic name of 'noble' and 'ready' elements carried by Spanish kings. It has also stood for Leonard. Lonny and Lonnie enjoyed real American currency in the mid-twentieth century (said 'LON-ee').

It is rare in the U.S. today. Rare, retro, and friendly.

Did you know? Behind the mid-century Lonny stands the grand old Alfonso, borne by kings of Spain — 'noble' and 'ready' in its Germanic parts.
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lonny — Pet form of Alonzo/Alonso < Alfonso; also Leonard

Variations

LonnieAlonzoLonney

Nicknames

LonLonnie

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If you like Lonny…

Lonnie— the standard spelling of the same pet name
Alonzo— the fuller name behind it
Donny— a like retro -y nickname name
Ronnie— a like mid-century friendly pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lonny mean?

Lonny is a pet form of Alonzo or Alonso, from Germanic Alfonso — elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready, eager'.

How do you pronounce Lonny?

It's said LON-ee /ˈlɒn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lonny a boy or girl name?

Lonny is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lonny?

Lonny is a rare name for boys in the U.S. today, though it was better known in the mid-twentieth century.

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