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Bennette

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Pronounced beh-NET /bəˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: Bennette is a feminine elaboration of the surname Bennett, itself a medieval English form of Benedict, 'blessed.' The added -ette gives it a soft, feminine finish; largely a modern styling.Low

In 30 seconds: A softly feminine surname pick: Bennette dresses up Bennett — from Benedict, 'blessed' (said 'beh-NET').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningBennette is a feminine elaboration of the surname Bennett, itself a medieval English form of Benedict, 'blessed.' The added -ette gives it a soft, feminine finish; largely a modern styling.
U.S. rank (2024)#11230 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195219152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bennette is a feminine elaboration of the surname Bennett, which descends from Benedict, 'blessed.' The -ette ending gives a French-flavored, feminine finish. It is chiefly a modern styling, which we note (said 'beh-NET').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and tailored.

Did you know? Bennette adds a feminine -ette to Bennett, a medieval English form of Benedict meaning 'blessed.' It reads as a modern, tailored spin on a classic surname (said 'beh-NET').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Bennette — Feminine elaboration of Bennett, from Benedict 'blessed'

Variations

BennettBennetBenette

Nicknames

BennieNettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bennette mean?

Bennette is a feminine form of Bennett, a surname from Benedict meaning 'blessed.'

How do you pronounce Bennette?

It's said beh-NET /bəˈnɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bennette a boy or girl name?

Bennette is used as a girl's name; Bennett is the more common unisex/boy form.

How popular is Bennette?

Bennette is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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