Sonny is a common nickname and occasional given name. Often it can be a derivative of the English word "Son", a name derived from the Ancient Germanic element *sunn meaning "sun"; a nickname derived from the Italian names Salvatore, Santo, or Santino (mostly in North America amongst Italian Americans); or the Slavic male name Slavon meaning "famous or glorious". . Notable people with the name include: Athletes. Charles Sonny Ates (1935–2010), retired American racecar driver. Erwin Sonny Bishop (born 1939), American football player.
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