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Benny

♀ Girl

Pronounced BEN-ee /ˈbɛn.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Benedicta ('blessed', Latin) and Bernadette ('brave as a bear'); more often a boys' short form of Benjamin; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Blessed: Benny is a short form of Benedicta/Bernadette. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA short form of Benedicta ('blessed', Latin) and Bernadette ('brave as a bear'); more often a boys' short form of Benjamin; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4371 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519172025

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

Benny is a short form of Benedicta ('blessed', Latin) and Bernadette ('brave as a bear'); more often a boys' short form of Benjamin (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'BEN-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form for both sexes. Rare for a girl, blessed at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Benny is a short form of Benedicta ('blessed') and Bernadette — more often a boys' short form of Benjamin — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BEN-ee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Benedicta — nickname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

BennieBenniBenedicta

Nicknames

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Bennie— a kin spelling
Bernadette— a source name
Betty— a fellow vintage short girls' name
Ginny— shares the -ny ending
Fanny— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benny mean?

Benny is a short form of Benedicta ('blessed') and Bernadette; more often a boys' form of Benjamin; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Benny?

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

Is Benny a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Benny?

Benny is a very rare girls' name in the U.S.

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