Sonny
SUN-ee
✦ Meaning
“Affectionate name for 'son,' from Old English. Mid-century friendly charm with artistic associations from Sonny and Cher.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #335 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Sonny Bono
- Sonny Corleone
- Sonny James
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
Affectionate name for 'son,' from Old English. Mid-century friendly charm with artistic associations from Sonny and Cher.
Sonny is currently ranked #335 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Sonny include Sonny.
Names that pair beautifully with Sonny include Sammy, Jonny, Felix, Oliver.