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Benno
Pronounced BEN-oh /หbษn.oส/High
Meaning: A German short form of names with the element bern ('bear'), such as Bernard - carried by a medieval saint (St. Benno). Warm, vintage, and rooted.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Benno is a German short form tied to the element bern ('bear'), as in Bernard, and borne by a medieval saint. It reads warm, vintage, and rooted - rare in the U.S., familiar in Germany (said 'BEN-oh').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in Germany. Rare, vintage, and sturdy.
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What does the name Benno mean?
Benno is a German short form of bear-names like Bernard, from the element bern ('bear').
How do you pronounce Benno?
It's said BEN-oh /หbษn.oส/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Benno a boy or girl name?
Benno is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Benno?
Benno is rare in the U.S., more familiar in Germany.