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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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Many felt hits from the likes of Beastie Boys, AC/DC and Bonnie Tyler didn't fit well with the Mario Universe.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"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 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

The distraught Bonnie was not, however, the norm for Hawks women, who were notoriously indomitable, clever, resourceful and often hilarious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Mrs. Kidwell sat down on the bed; she wanted to hold Bonnie in her arms, and eventually Bonnie let herself be held.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote