Lonnie

Lonnie is a masculine given name, often a shortened form of Alonzo or Lonny, and occasionally used as a surname. It originated in English-speaking countries, with its use as a stand-alone given name increasing in the United States during the mid-20th century. Variants include Lonny and Lonni.

Notable individuals named Lonnie include Lonnie Johnson, an American blues guitarist and singer; Lonnie Mack, an American rock and blues guitarist; Lonnie Liston Smith, an American jazz pianist and composer; Lonnie Brooks, an American blues guitarist; Lonnie Holley, an American visual artist, singer and musician; Lonnie Shields, an American blues guitarist and singer; Lonnie Chavis, an American actor known for This Is Us; and Lonnie Quinn, an American television news anchor and meteorologist.

The name has appeared in fiction and pop culture as a first name for various characters and as a surname in rare instances. The continued use of Lonnie reflects broader naming trends in English-speaking countries toward shortened forms and era-specific popularity.