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    Why was Bonnie Prince Charlie called "Bonnie"?

    Question #68222. Asked by Allergic2Life. (Jul 14 06 9:13 AM)


    zbeckabee

    		He was considered "handsome."

    http://www.rampantscotland.com/famous/blfamcharlie.htm

    Jul 14 06, 10:54 AM
    davejacobs

    		Although not particularly wise.

    Jul 14 06, 4:49 PM
    teash

    		Because he was SO good looking!

    Jul 14 06, 5:13 PM
    lanfranco

    		It's worth pointing out that, according to the OED, the Scots word "bonnie" or "bonny," meaning "pleasing or attractive," may have been derived from the Old French or Middle English "bon" or "bone" for "good."

    Jul 14 06, 5:26 PM

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