Benny

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Benny is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored one."
Pronunciation
BEHN-ee
BEN-ee
Popularity
Benny is a moderately popular name globally, particularly in the United States, Canada, Australia, and some European countries. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), Benny ranked as the 704th most popular name for boys born in the United States in 2020.

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Benny Name meanings & History

Benny is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored one.". Diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict. Benny is mainly used as a given name for boys, but it can also be used as a nickname for Benjamin or any other name that ends in "ben" or "ben" sound.

Zodiac Sign of Benny: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Benny:

B: Brains,Bashful,Beauty,Bountiful

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment

N: Nagging,Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neurosis

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Benny is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are several famous people named Benny, including Benny Goodman, an American jazz clarinetist, and bandleader. Benny Hill was a popular British comedian, actor, and singer who was famous for his slapstick humor. Benny Andersson is a Swedish songwriter, composer, and former member of the popular band ABBA.

2.) Benny (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Son of my right hand

Other Forms: Benni, Bennie


3.) Benny (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) short for Benjamin

Other Forms: Benge, Benjy, Benni, Bennie


4.) Benny (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) familiar forms of Benjamin.

Other Forms: Bene, Benee, Beney, Beni, Benie, Benne, Bennee, Benney, Benni, Beny


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