Bonar - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bonar \b(o)-

is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "gentle, mannerly". From the French word "debonair". In English, "debonair" now means something closer to "nonchalant" or "urbane", as personified by Fred Astaire. British politician Bonar Law.

Bonar has 2 variant forms: Bonnar and Bonner.

A baby name that sounds like Bonar is Banner.

Bonar is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#10388 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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