Bonnie

American

[bon-ee] / ˈbɒn i /

Or Bonny

noun

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

Example Sentences

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"In 2025, HKEx reinforced its role as a global superconnector, regained its position as the world's leading venue for IPOs and set new trading as well as financial performance records," chief executive Bonnie Chan said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

In the upcoming installment, due out this June, the toys’ owner Bonnie is gifted a children’s tablet and is quickly sucked in by its seemingly endless options for proscribed play.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

In winning her sixth Olympic medal, she tied speedskater Bonnie Blair as the most decorated U.S. woman in Winter Olympics history.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Welsh icon Bonnie Tyler's hit song Total Eclipse of the Heart has surpassed one billion streams on music streaming site Spotify, however the singer says she makes "about nothing" from it.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

One December afternoon Paul Helm was pruning the patch of floral odds and ends that had entitled Bonnie Clutter to membership in the Garden City Garden Club.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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