Lonny
Meaning
“A nickname of Alonzo ('noble and ready') or Lawrence ('from Laurentum'); sources disagree which is the true root.”
The formal names behind Lonny
Lonny is an established short form of this name.
Alonzo · Germanic origin · American English variant of Alonso, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lonny peaked in the 1950s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Lonny
Most people given the name Lonny in the United States were born between 1950 and 1979. The Lonny you meet today is most often in his 50s or 60s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Lonny deep dive
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