Benny
[ˈbɛni]Meaning
diminutive of benjamin or benedict
Background Story
Benny is a diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, and is also a clipping of Bernice or Bernadette. It is used in languages including Ancient Roman, Arabic, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Latin, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish and French.
Variations
Ben, Bennyboy, Benjamin
Related Names
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From Hebrew בָּרָק, "lightning"; Arabic بَارَك, "he who is blessed"
Baruk
Recorded as a masculine given name in Ethiopian
Bingo
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Italian for wine or drunkenness
Barny
Recorded as a masculine given name in English; also an English adjective, "barn-like"
Barry
Anglicised form of the Irish name Barra, from Fionnbharr, "white head"
Basti
A diminutive form of Sebastian, which means 'venerable' or 'revered'.
Bazza
A diminutive form of Barry, meaning 'fair-headed' or 'spear'.
Bengo
Italian origin, often associated with the word 'good' or 'noble'.
Benia
Recorded as a given name in Georgian, used for both men and women