boney

Boney is a name used as a given name, nickname, or surname in various cultures. It appears in English-language contexts as a standalone given name or as a casual form of other names, and may also occur within longer surnames. The exact origins are uncertain, but it is generally treated as a simple phonetic form rather than a single etymology.

Notable real people with the name include Boney Kapoor, an Indian film producer and media figure; and Boney James, an American jazz saxophonist who performs under the stage name Boney James.

In fiction and media, Boney has been used for several characters in films, television, and literature, typically as an informal or humorous nickname rather than a formal name.

In English, the word bony (often spelled boney in some varieties) is an adjective meaning slender or full of bones; as a proper noun, Boney is distinct from this ordinary usage and functions as a personal name. The capitalization signals its role as a name rather than a descriptive term. The term’s usage as a nickname or given name reflects broader patterns in informal naming, where short forms and familiar sounds become recognizable identifiers across不同 cultures and media.