Meaning: Its source is Hildefuns, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Prepared for battle."

Origin: "Hildefuns."

Nickname For: Alonzo

Popularity: The name Lonnie ranked 941st in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 244th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Alternative Spellings: Loni and Lonie

Variant Forms: Lanie

Popularity: The name Lonnie ranked 1336th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: This name may have been derived from the Spanish male name Alonzo. Leona has also been suggested as a possible source.