Bonnie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bonnie Name at a Glance

Name	Bonnie
Meaning	Pretty, charming beautiful. Derived from the Scottish dialect word bonny, meaning beautiful; which in turn is based on the Latin 'bonus' meaning good.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bonnie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bonnie means “Pretty, charming beautiful. Derived from the Scottish dialect word bonny, meaning beautiful; which in turn is based on the Latin 'bonus' meaning good”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bonnie Name Origin

Our database records Bonnie under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bonnie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bonnie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bonnie

When considering Bonnie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.