Male Name
Benny
ˈbɛn.i
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
bandleaders
baseball players
Bear in the Big Blue House characters
Black Lagoon characters
bluegrass musicians
Bob the Builder characters
boxers
cat names
child actors
comedians
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
youthful80%
informal100%
common80%
natural100%
wholesome100%
refined65%
comedic65%
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 Benny evolved as a diminutive form of Benjamin and Benedict, used to convey familiarity or affection.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny