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Lonnie

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lonnie: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2021.

Often a diminutive of Alonzo – itself from the Spanish and Italian form of Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready” – Lonnie emerged as an independent given name in the English-speaking world, particularly in the American South, though it has also been used in Scotland as a variant of Lawrence or a nickname for Lorne. The name is carried by several notable musicians: American blues guitarist Lonnie Johnson, British skiffle pioneer Lonnie Donegan, and jazz pianist Lonnie Liston Smith. There are no prominent places directly named after a Lonnie, but the root “Alonzo” appears in towns such as Alonzo, Louisiana. While Lonnie is often considered masculine, it has occasionally been given to girls, and its friendly, two-syllable rhythm keeps it quietly appealing for parents seeking a vintage, slightly retro feel.