Sonny
Boy, to strangers
Sonny is a nickname or given name, often for males named after their fathers or as a standalone name.
It evokes a casual, friendly persona: Sonny Corleone, Sonny Bono.
The name was particularly popular in mid-twentieth-century America. (Lowercase sonny is an informal term of address for a young male.)
- duoTwo working together
- singerVocal music performer
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- entertainerOne who amuses others
variety show · comedy · television · celebrity · husband · partner · mayor · Palm Springs
Mob clan surname
- PacinoItalian-American film legend
- BrandoLegendary American film actor
- MichaelHebrew name, divine comparison
- mobDisorderly, aggressive crowd
Coppola · gangster · capo · family · vendetta · hotheaded · impulsive · assassination
Highest combat weight class
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- AliArabic name, "sublime"
- ClayPersonal name designation
gloves · ring · title · contender · fighter · bout · intimidating · powerful
Male in early adulthood
- buddyInformal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- fellaCasual term for man
- sportCompetitive physical activity
champ · kiddo · youngster · stranger · mister · guy · dude · junior
Young male person
- kidChild or young goat
- juniorLower in standing
- ladBoy or young man
- offspringBiological descendants produced
child · heir · firstborn · youngster · papa · daddy · old man · father
Informal substitute name
- aliasAdopted false name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- pet nameAffectionate nickname for loved ones
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
familiar · informal · term of endearment · handle · given name · sobriquet · affectionate · shortened
Cher
entertainer · variety show · comedy · television · celebrity · husband · partner · mayor · Palm Springs · congressman
Corleone
Mob clan surname
- PacinoItalian-American film legend
- BrandoLegendary American film actor
- MichaelHebrew name, divine comparison
Coppola · mob · gangster · capo · family · vendetta · hotheaded · impulsive · assassination · tollbooth
heavyweight
Highest combat weight class
Clay · gloves · ring · title · contender · fighter · bout · intimidating · powerful · punch
young man
Male in early adulthood
sport · champ · kiddo · youngster · stranger · mister · guy · dude · junior · condescending
boy
Young male person
offspring · child · heir · firstborn · youngster · papa · daddy · old man · father · familial
nickname
Informal substitute name
- aliasAdopted false name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- pet nameAffectionate nickname for loved ones
diminutive · familiar · informal · term of endearment · handle · given name · sobriquet · affectionate · shortened · casual
- Fictional BirdsBig Bird, Donald Duck, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Road Runner
- GodfatherCorleone, Michael Corleone, Vito Corleone, Don Corleone, Fredo
- nicknamesnickname, pet name, alias, handle, moniker
- my sonOne's male child
- son of a bitchVulgar term for scoundrel
- prodigal sonsWasteful children who return
- only sonSingle male offspring
- youngest sonFinal male offspring
- son of a gunEuphemistic oath