Gender: Male
Pronunciation: N IY L B AA N IH T
Lawrence Neil Bonnett was an American NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over his 18-year career. Bonnett was a member of the Alabama Gang, and started his career with the help of Bobby and Donnie Allison. He rose to prominence in the late 1970s with his performances in cars owned by Jim Stacy and Wood Brothers Racing, becoming one of the top competitors in the 1980s. The Alabama native currently ranks 47th in all-time NASCAR Cup victories. He appeared in the 1983 film Stroker Ace and the 1990 film Days of Thunder. Bonnett hosted the TV show Winners for TNN from 1991 to 1994. He was a color commentator for CBS, TBS, and TNN in the years until his death. Bonnett's driving career was interrupted by a severe brain injury from a crash in 1990. He was killed while practicing for the 1994 Daytona 500 for a much-anticipated comeback.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 27, 2024
On the name Neil Bonnett, Neil means Champion, Blue, Like a Horn, Acquirer, Earner.
The name Neil Bonnett is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Neil is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 87 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IY L B AA N IH T
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Neil is recorded 51,500 times globally, ranking it as the 1,287th most common name worldwide.
Neil is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 28,786 occurrences, making it the 72th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Neil is found among 1 in every 19 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #72 | 1 : 19 |
| United States of America | #663 | 1 : 231 |
| South Africa | #631 | 1 : 704 |
| Canada | #253 | 1 : 170 |
| Ireland | #184 | 1 : 55 |
| France | #2,597 | 1 : 2,148 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,589 | 1 : 4,853 |
| Colombia | #2,416 | 1 : 2,186 |
| Peru | #1,466 | 1 : 1,711 |
| Philippines | #256 | 1 : 570 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Neil from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Lawrence Neil Bonnett was an American NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over his 18-year career. Bonnett was a member of the Alabama Gang, and started his career with the help of Bobby and Donnie Allison. He rose to prominence in the late 1970s with his performances in cars owned by Jim Stacy and Wood Brothers Racing, becoming one of the top competitors in the 1980s. The Alabama native currently ranks 47th in all-time NASCAR Cup victories. He appeared in the 1983 film Stroker Ace and the 1990 film Days of Thunder. Bonnett hosted the TV show Winners for TNN from 1991 to 1994. He was a color commentator for CBS, TBS, and TNN in the years until his death. Bonnett's driving career was interrupted by a severe brain injury from a crash in 1990. He was killed while practicing for the 1994 Daytona 500 for a much-anticipated comeback.
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