New Post
Search
HelpBonnie
What do you think of Bonnie for a girl? Bonnie or Bonny?
I just looked at its popularity chart and I never would have thought it had made the top 100. Goodness, it was in the top 100 for decades and even as far up as number 35 or so. I never thought it had been common, I don't know anyone with the name.
It started getting really common in 1928 (wasn't that the time when Gone with the Wind (book) was released?). But it was close to the top 100 before that. Funny, she was actually christened Eugenie/a? Victoria in the book I believe and her nickname was Bonnie Blue.
Opinions?
I just looked at its popularity chart and I never would have thought it had made the top 100. Goodness, it was in the top 100 for decades and even as far up as number 35 or so. I never thought it had been common, I don't know anyone with the name.
It started getting really common in 1928 (wasn't that the time when Gone with the Wind (book) was released?). But it was close to the top 100 before that. Funny, she was actually christened Eugenie/a? Victoria in the book I believe and her nickname was Bonnie Blue.
Opinions?
Archived Thread - replies disabled
1
Replies
I don't like it exactly
but we have a few regular customers at work who have it, and it seems to suit them. It can come across to me as being nice and cute when I see it, although I wouldn't count it as a preference of mine.
One of the Bonnies I come across regularly is Bonnie-Amelia Maryrose. That is a lot of name. Another's given first name is Bonita with Bonnie as a nickname.
While I could see its charm if it was in a combo with another name I liked or had a measure of respect for, I suspect it would repulse me if it was paired with something like Lou or Lee or Sue for a middle name. Ugh.
but we have a few regular customers at work who have it, and it seems to suit them. It can come across to me as being nice and cute when I see it, although I wouldn't count it as a preference of mine.
One of the Bonnies I come across regularly is Bonnie-Amelia Maryrose. That is a lot of name. Another's given first name is Bonita with Bonnie as a nickname.
While I could see its charm if it was in a combo with another name I liked or had a measure of respect for, I suspect it would repulse me if it was paired with something like Lou or Lee or Sue for a middle name. Ugh.
This message was edited 5/23/2009, 9:14 PM
1
I've known several Bonnies, but it's always been a nick-name. As a nn, it's very nice, but a bit unsubstantial for a formal name.
1
Boring.
Not bad, not great, just kind of THERE. Really, I could take or leave this name.
Not bad, not great, just kind of THERE. Really, I could take or leave this name.
1
I think that it hasn't been revived in the States because unlike Lillian, Lily, and Sophie, which were last popular before anyone now alive can remember, Bonnie was last popular in the fifties and sixties. I knew several Bonnies back in high school in the seventies. So Bonnie is perceived as dated in the same way that Linda, Susan, and Patricia are dated, though Bonnie was never quite as popular as they were. If I heard of a newborn Bonnie nowadays, I'd roll my eyes and think, "How Post WWII". I don't think Bonnie will make a comeback for quite a long time. As far as I'm concerned, I hope it never does, as I don't consider it a good name at all. It's one of those names that were popular when I was born, and I'm so darn glad it wasn't chosen for me, along with Barbara, Leslie, and Wendy.
1
I LOVE Bonnie, especially the combo Bonnie Jean
1
I just hate this name. I really hate it. I just hate it. Did I mention that I hate it? I hate it. It's just yuk. I have no other reason than that. I just don't like it.
Gone With the Wind was published in 1936, so if Bonnie began getting common around 1928, it can't be due to the book. Also, Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde fame was born in 1910, so the name was in use at least that early.
God, with a name like Eugenie Victoria, it's a crime to use Bonnie. Oh, well, it's just a work of fiction, after all.
Gone With the Wind was published in 1936, so if Bonnie began getting common around 1928, it can't be due to the book. Also, Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde fame was born in 1910, so the name was in use at least that early.
God, with a name like Eugenie Victoria, it's a crime to use Bonnie. Oh, well, it's just a work of fiction, after all.
1
Earlier than that
It was in use in the early 19th century.
It was in use in the early 19th century.
1
Cool name
The book was released in 1936. Bonnie/Bonny predate it by many years and on boys and girls. I'd say it wasn't uncommon during the 19th century. Bonnie Parker may have been a small influence just prior to the book also. "Folk heroes" do that ;)
It's definitely been around a longer time that most realise and as a full name too. Bonita nickname Bonnie works but it's a bit redundant as they are the same thing more or less. Bonita just sounds more "formal" when it's not.
The book was released in 1936. Bonnie/Bonny predate it by many years and on boys and girls. I'd say it wasn't uncommon during the 19th century. Bonnie Parker may have been a small influence just prior to the book also. "Folk heroes" do that ;)
It's definitely been around a longer time that most realise and as a full name too. Bonita nickname Bonnie works but it's a bit redundant as they are the same thing more or less. Bonita just sounds more "formal" when it's not.
This message was edited 5/23/2009, 5:25 AM
1
Bonnie (this spelling, Bonny is horrible) is nice and soft and... cute. I think it might be just too cute to be an actual name, it's better as a nickname.
1
Im starting to like it. I know of a 4 yr old with this name.
1
really love it!!!
:)
:)
1
love it
1