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Bonnie is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘pretty’ from the Scottish word bonnie, which was itself derived from Middle French bon ‘good’. It has been in use as an American given name since the 19th century, and it became especially popular after the movie Gone with the Wind (1939), in which it was the nickname of Scarlett's daughter." It ranked #396 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘pretty’ from the Scottish word bonnie, which was itself derived from Middle French bon ‘good’. It has been in use as an American given name since the 19th century, and it became especially popular after the movie Gone with the Wind (1939), in which it was the nickname of Scarlett's daughter. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Bonnie ranked #396 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #396 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bonnie mean?
Bonnie means "pretty", according to Behind the Name.
Is Bonnie a popular name?
Bonnie ranked #396 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Bonnie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Bonnie appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Bonnie — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
