| Meaning | son |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Sonny |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Son-ny |
About Sonny
Brightness and optimism burst forth from this unexpected and delightful choice. Sonny brings an infectious cheerfulness that seems to spread smiles wherever it goes. Traditionally masculine, the name takes on new dimensions when given to a daughter, challenging expectations while maintaining undeniable charm. The name suggests someone with a sunny disposition, someone who lights up rooms and lifts spirits. Its simplicity makes it memorable and its rarity among girls makes it distinctive. Sonny offers a vintage cool factor reminiscent of old Hollywood while feeling completely contemporary. Parents who choose this name often value joy, positivity, and individuality. It's short, sweet, and impossible to complicate, which has practical advantages throughout life.
Nicknames for Sonny
| Son |
| Sunny |
| Soni |
Famous People Named Sonny
| Sonny Bono | American singer, actor, and politician |
| Sonny Shroyer | American actress |
| Sonny O'Brien | Irish rugby player |
| Sonny Rollins | American jazz musician |
| Sonny Kennedy | American photographer |
| Sonny Fodera | Australian DJ and producer |
| Sonny Lee | South Korean actress |
| Sonny Barger | American author and founding member of the Hells Angels |
| Sonny Miller | American filmmaker and surf cinematographer |
| Sonny West | American author and bodyguard |
| Sonny Jurgensen | American former NFL quarterback |
| Sonny James | American country singer |
| Sonny Perdue | American politician, former Secretary of Agriculture |
| Sonny Chiba | Japanese actor and martial artist |
| Sonny Landham | American actor and stuntman |
| Sonny Bill Williams | New Zealand rugby player and boxer |
| Sonny Forbes | Scottish artist |
| Sonny Turner | American musician, former lead singer of The Platters |
| Sonny Tufts | American actor |
Characters Named Sonny
| Sonny Munroe | character from the TV show "Sonny with a Chance" |
| Sonny Corinthos | character from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Sonny Crockett | character from the TV series "Miami Vice" |
| Sonny Koufax | character from the movie "Big Daddy" |
| Sonny Quinn | character from the TV show "SEAL Team" |
| Sonny Carisi | character from the TV show "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Sonny Gilstrap | character from the movie "The Quick and the Dead" |
| Sonny Munz | character from the TV show "Mare of Easttown" |
| Sonny Forelli | character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto - Vice City" |
| Sonny Bonds | character from the video game series "Police Quest" |
| Sonny Pruitt | character from the TV show "Station 19" |
| Sonny Clemonds | character from the TV show "The Glades" |
| Sonny Shine | character from the graphic novel "Happy" by Grant Morrison |