Bonnie facts for kids

Bonnie is a popular name often given to girls. It comes from an old Scottish word that means pretty or attractive. While mostly used for females, a few males also have this name. You might know some famous people named Bonnie, like the actress Bonnie Franklin or the singer Bonnie Raitt.

Hurricanes Called Bonnie

Sometimes, powerful storms called hurricanes are given human names. The name "Bonnie" has been used for hurricanes that hit parts of the United States.

For example, in 1986 and again in 1998, hurricanes named Bonnie struck the U.S. The 1998 storm caused a lot of damage, costing between $700 million and $1 billion in the state of North Carolina. The name Bonnie is still on the list for future Atlantic hurricanes.