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Bennie

♀ Girl

Pronounced BEN-ee /ˈbɛn.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Benedicta/Benita — from Latin benedictus, 'blessed'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Sweet and blessed: Bennie pets Benedicta/Benita — 'blessed'. Cheerful, retro, and warm — used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningPet form of Benedicta/Benita — from Latin benedictus, 'blessed'; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#2782 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1929

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,936

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Bennie is a pet form of Benedicta or Benita — from Latin benedictus, 'blessed'. A cheerful, retro nickname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, blessed at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Benedicta/Benita means 'blessed' (Latin benedictus) — Bennie is a cheerful pet form, used for both sexes (Elton John's 'Bennie and the Jets').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Benedicta — root etymology

Variations

BennyBenitaBenedicta

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bennie mean?

Bennie pets Benedicta/Benita — Latin 'blessed'.

How do you pronounce Bennie?

It's said BEN-ee /ˈbɛn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bennie a boy or girl name?

Bennie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Bennie?

Bennie is rare for girls in the U.S.