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I used to think middle aged woman when I heard this name. But I met a really pretty gal in her 20's recently named Bonnie. I realized the name is kind of cute, just dated. I think it should make a come back.

I've known 2 people named Bonnie, but as a nickname;One was actually named Margaret, the other Theresa.

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It's ok as a nickname,but too "light" as a formal name.

I don't know. It's kind of cheesy, but in a pleasant, old-fashioned way.

I don't like it. It brings to mind the perfect pearl-wearing domestic pinterest-y woman. White picket fence and all.

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I could try to picture it on a little girl, but it would have to be a nickname. Maybe something like:
Abelone
Bonita
Briony
Bronte
Bronwen
Ebony

Bonnie is wonderful. There is something sweet, lovely, and wild about it at the same time.

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I know some people might find it boring or dated, but I don't really. I don't think it has ever been popular enough to be too dated.

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I would give her a longer, more formal middle name.

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Bonnie Charlotte
Bonnie Catherine
Bonnie Caroline
Bonnie Elizabeth
Bonnie Josephine
Bonnie Penelope
Bonnie Gwendolen
Bonnie Adelaide
Bonnie Abigail

My opinion on this changes daily. I think that it's got a cute meaning, but a frilly sound.

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It is a bit too cutesy for my tastes, but I can see it in use, especially as a nickname. My sister has love loved the name Bonita, with the nickname Bonnie. I happen to prefer that use of the name to the simpler Bonnie.

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I hate it. No deep reason, I just think it's ugly.

I really like it. I think it's adorable. I like the idea of using Bonnie as a nickname/shortform for Bronwen.

This message was edited 12/1/2014, 6:48 AM

I think it's cute. There were actually two Bonnies in school with me at various times, which was a bit unusual since Bonnie had been out of fashion for quite a while when I was born.

I know a Bonnie whose official name is Bronwen. Does that help?

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I think it's a lot to live up to - Bonnie and Bella would be sibs from a nightmare! And what if a Bonnie turned out plain?