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Bonnie

Girl name · 1,305 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bonnie: 1,305 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 188 births in 2024.

Bonnie is of Scottish origin, derived from the Scots word *bonnie* meaning "pretty," "good," or "fine." It gained widespread use as a given name in the English-speaking world, particularly after the romantic figure Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart), leader of the 1745 Jacobite rising, captured the public imagination. In the 20th century, the name also became notorious through outlaw Bonnie Parker of the American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde. Though no major place bears the name directly, Scotland itself is often affectionately called "Bonnie Scotland" in popular culture. A notable variant is the Spanish-derived Bonita, but Bonnie stands alone as a classic Scottish diminutive, consistently popular in Scotland for its warm, cheerful associations with beauty and character.