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Bonnie

American  
[bon-ee] / ˈbɒn i /
Or Bonny

noun

  1. a female given name: from the Latin word meaning “good.”


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But the air, space and instrumental cohesion of touchstones like, say, Bonnie Raitt are nowhere to be found.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The celebratory atmosphere at the Royal Albert Hall was tempered by news that Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had died, at the age of 75.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Bonnie Tyler, the husky-voiced, powerhouse vocalist who performed memorable and dramatic pop rock songs including “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in the 1980s, has died.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

And just like she promises in my summer staple, Bonnie Tyler’s huge choruses and blockbuster anthems will be ravishing us until the end of this endless night.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

“That’s nothing to be sad over. Transferring from Holcomb to Garden City High. Lots more boys—” Bonnie Jean said, “You don’t understand. Daddy’s taking us away. To Nebraska.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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