Is Nonnie a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Nonnie is commonly used as a Girl name.

Nonnie Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationNON-ee / ˈnɒni

English; Italian

Meaning

English: Diminutive of Nonna (Italian: Grandmother); Italian: Little grandmother

Historical & Cultural Background

Nonnie is often used as a term of endearment for grandmothers in Italian culture. In English-speaking contexts, it can serve as a diminutive form of names like Nonna or as a standalone name. The name reflects familial affection and warmth, often associated with nurturing figures in a child's life.

Trend Summary

Nonnie has seen a modest presence in baby name trends, often favored for its familial connotations.

Variants

Nonny

International Variants

Nonna (Italian)

Famous people named Nonnie

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Fictional characters named Nonnie

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Sibling Suggestions

Nina Nora Nelly Nadia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nonnie was first seen in the United States in 1887. Nonnie has ranked as high as #844 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Tennessee, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Nonnie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nonnie (1973)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1887	7
1888	6
1889	5
1890	6
1892	9
1893	6
1894	6
1895	6
1896	11
1897	8
1898	8
1899	10
1900	10
1901	11
1902	6
1904	11
1905	10
1906	6
1909	7
1910	5
1911	10
1912	9
1913	16
1914	13
1915	18
1916	10
1917	21
1918	8
1919	25
1920	20
1921	13
1922	18
1923	21
1924	10
1925	8
1926	19
1927	18
1928	16
1929	10
1930	9
1931	7
1932	7
1933	13
1934	5
1935	9
1936	11
1938	12
1939	11
1940	9
1941	9
1942	10
1943	7
1944	8
1945	11
1946	8
1947	12
1948	6
1949	7
1950	11
1951	7
1952	13
1953	7
1954	5
1956	9
1957	6
1958	5
1959	5
1961	6
1962	6
1965	6
1966	7
1972	5
1973	10
1974	7
1975	12
1978	8