Male Name
Bennie
ˈbɛn.i
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
bandleaders
Bernie Taupin songs
cat names
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
German Animal Crossing characters
guitarists
jazz fusion
love island US
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
youthful65%
informal80%
natural100%
wholesome100%
strong80%
refined80%
Meaning & Etymology
Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of the given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer, Benansio/Benancio or Bernard. It is a diminutive form, often used affectionately or informally.
Etymology
Original Form:
Benjamin or Benedict
Evolution:
The name evolved as a diminutive form, often used in informal or affectionate contexts.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny