Names

Originally indicated a person from the town of Bohon, in Manche in France. The town’s name is of unknown origin.

Variant of Bone 1.

Italian cognate of Bonhomme.

From northern Middle English boni meaning “pretty, attractive”.

From the given name Bonitus.

From Middle English boneire “kind, courteous”, derived from Norman French bon aire “good bloodline”.

Variant of Bonnet.

French form of Bonner.

Derived from Old French bon homme meaning “good man”.

From Old French bonne heure meaning “good time” or “lucky”.