Sonny
[ˈsʌni]Meaning
English nickname from "son"; also a short form of Salvatore, Santo or Santino
Background Story
Sonny is a common nickname and an occasional given name. It can be a derivative of the English word "son", or of the Ancient Germanic element *sunn, meaning "sun". It also serves as a short form of the Italian names Salvatore, Santo and Santino, chiefly among Italian Americans, and of the Slavic name Slavon, meaning "famous or glorious"; John is another variation.
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