Bonnie
Bonnie comes from the Scots Gaelic "bonnie" — meaning beautiful, pretty, or good. The word derives from the French "bon" (good) via the Old French "bonne." It is one of the rare names that comes directly from an adjective — and the adjective itself was imported to Scotland through the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France. Bonnie entered the US top 1000 in 1897 and peaked at #33 in 1943. The peak was driven partly by the cultural impact of Bonnie Parker (1910-1934), half of the infamous criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde. Their crime spree and violent deaths were sensationalized in newspapers and later in the 1967 film starring Faye Dunaway. The name gained a slightly dangerous glamour. I find Bonnie has a warm, approachable sound — the doubled "n" gives it softness, and the "-ie" ending gives it friendliness. Bonnie Raitt, the singer-songwriter, has kept the name visible in American music. The name has been outside the US top 1000 since 2003, but it has the bounce and warmth of a name that could cycle back. Bonnie is a female name of Scottish origin that means "Beautiful, good (from Scots Gaelic)". Warm, approachable, and a little rebellious. The name sounds friendly. Bonnies tend to be spirited. US peaked #33 in 1943. Outside top 1000 since 2003. Well-known people named Bonnie include Bonnie Parker (outlaw), Bonnie Raitt (musician), Bonnie Hunt (actress), Bonnie Wright (actress). Common variations and related forms of Bonnie include Bonny (alternative spelling), Bonni (modern), Bonne (French root), Bonney (surname variant).