Bonnie Grubman: Hello. My name is Bonnie Grubman. Although the name Bonnie is actually of Scottish origin, the name has always been more popular in the US. The word is still used in Scotland and parts of Northern England to mean pretty or attractive. It began as a nickname, and in the 20th century began to be used as a name, name. People still ask me if Bonnie is my real name or if it is my nickname for another name. It is indeed my real name. Grubman, my married name, is of German-Jewish origin and means a small valley between mountains. It also means a man who digs.