Joyful; my father rejoices; merry
Name Profile
Benny
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Benny.
Primary meaning
Short form of Benjamin or Benedict
Pronunciation: BEN-ee
Profile summary
Diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict. Popular in mid-20th century. Famous bearers: Benny Goodman (jazz musician), Benny Hill (British comedian). The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Benjamin or Benedict. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BEN-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Ben. Benny appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Benny is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Benjamin or Benedict.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Benny is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Ben. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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