Bonnie

Bonnie comes from the Scottish Gaelic bòidheach or the Scots bonnie, meaning "beautiful," "attractive," or "pleasant" — related to the Old French bon, meaning "good." As a given name, it has been used in Scotland and the English-speaking world since at least the 18th century, carrying a warm, cheerful quality that feels both northern and deeply approachable.

Bonnie ranks #170 among America's most popular pet names, a name with Scottish warmth and an unmistakable brightness. It suits companions who are genuinely beautiful — inside and out — with the kind of pleasant personality that makes everyone who meets them feel welcome. Bonnie has a nostalgic sweetness to it, evoking old songs and open countryside, but it wears those associations lightly and feels equally at home in a modern apartment. Bonnie and Clyde as a cultural pairing has also given the name a slight edge of adventure.