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Canadian Women: BONNIE

 The name Bonnie has a sweet, vintage charm—and it comes with an interesting backstory! 🌸 Meaning and Origin: The name Bonnie means "pretty", "attractive", or "cheerful".  It’s of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish word “bonnie”, which itself comes from the French "bon" meaning “good.” So essentially, Bonnie is a descriptive word that became a given name. It was never really derived from another name, though some people have used it as a nickname for names like Bonita (Spanish for "pretty") or even Yvonne, but Bonnie is usually a name in its own right. 🕰️ Popularity Over Time: Early 1900s to 1940s: Bonnie steadily gained popularity in the United States and Canada. Peak Popularity: It peaked in the 1940s and 1950s—especially in the U.S., where it was in the Top 100 girl names from the 1920s through the early 1960s. Pop Culture Boosts: Its rise was helped by cultural figures like Bonnie Parker of the infamous "Bonnie and...