Bennie
[ˈbɛni]Meaning
diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict
Background Story
Bennie is a diminutive of Benjamin or, less commonly, of Benedict. It is also recorded as a given name in its own right, and as a shortened form of Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer, Benancio and Bernard. The name is in use in languages including Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish and French. Related forms include Ben, Benj, Benji, Benjy and Benny.
Variations
Benny, Ben
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