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  As Canadians prepare to celebrate Victoria Day this weekend, it's a perfect time to reflect not only on the monarch who inspired the holiday, but also on the Canadian women who share her name and have left a lasting impact on our nation. 🌺 What Is Victoria Day? Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 each year. In 2025, it falls on Monday, May 19. It originally honored Queen Victoria, the monarch of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, under whose reign Canada became a self-governing dominion within the British Empire in 1867. Victoria Day marks the unofficial start of summer in Canada, with fireworks, parades, and garden planting traditions. 🌎 Where Is Victoria Day Celebrated? Canada – the only country where it is a statutory holiday Some parts of Scotland observe it informally Other Commonwealth countries such as Australia and New Zealand may recognize Queen Victoria's legacy, but do not celebrate Victoria Day. 👑 Is King Ch...

 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...