Fonnie
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Fonnie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5 babies have been named Fonnie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fonnie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,913 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,913
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Fonnie is also used as a boy name, ranked #13489.
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About the Name Fonnie
Fonnie is a girl name .
Is Fonnie a boy or girl name? Fonnie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,913 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,489. Fonnie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Fonnie is currently ranked #48,913 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fonnie include Fon, Fonn, Fonny, Foy, Foie, and Fonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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