English · Unisex name
Lonnie
“diminutive of Alonzo or Leonard”
About the name Lonnie
Lonnie is an English diminutive most commonly derived from the names Alonzo and Leonard. As a given name, it has been used independently for both boys and girls, though it is more frequently given to boys. The name Leonard is of Germanic origin, meaning ‘brave lion,’ while Alonzo is a variant of Alfonso, meaning ‘noble and ready.’ Lonnie has appeared in various cultural contexts, including music and literature, and is sometimes chosen for its friendly, informal sound.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Alonzo or Leonard
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- LAWN-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Lonnie
- Lonnie James
- Lonnie Michael
- Lonnie Ray
- Lonnie Lee
- Lonnie Joseph
Questions about Lonnie
- What does Lonnie mean?
- Lonnie is an English name meaning "diminutive of Alonzo or Leonard".
- How do you pronounce Lonnie?
- Lonnie is pronounced LAWN-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Lonnie?
- Variants of Lonnie include Lonn, Lonny.
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