Sonny

Sonny is a masculine given name and a common nickname in English-speaking countries. It is often a diminutive form of Solomon, though it has also been adopted as an independent given name in its own right. The name is used across a variety of cultures and eras and appears in both real-life and fictional contexts.

Notable people named Sonny include Sonny Bono, an American singer, guitarist, actor, and politician; Sonny Liston, an American professional boxer and former world heavyweight champion; Sonny Rollins, an American jazz saxophonist; and Sonny James, an American country music singer. These figures illustrate the name’s broad reach across entertainment, sports, and public life.

In fiction, Sonny appears as a character name in multiple works. Examples include Sonny Crockett, one of the lead characters in the television series Miami Vice, and Sonny Corleone, a member of the Corleone family in The Godfather novels and films. The name is frequently used for characters who are perceived as affable or approachable, though its associations vary with each story.

Overall, Sonny functions as both a standalone given name and a familiar nickname, commonly encountered in personal names, media, and popular culture.