Names related to Benedict: Ben, Benito, Bennett, Benoit

Benedict

Pronunciation: BEH-nə-dikt (key)

Origin of the name Benedict:

Derived from the Latin Benedictus (blessed), which is from benedicere (to speak well of, to bless). The name was borne by St. Benedict (c. 480 - 543), an Italian monk and founder of the Benedictine Order. He was responsible form the building of the great monastery at Monte Cassino, which remains the spiritual center of the Benedictines.

From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the book

Does Benedict sound...

No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
View all ratings

Sibling Names for Benedict...

Do you know any real life Benedicts?
What are their siblings named?

Reader Contributions

Contribute to, or edit, this collection of community wisdom on the name Benedict!

Comments and insights on the name Benedict: | Edit

I believe Bennett is a form of Benedict.

Personal experiences with the name Benedict: | Edit
Share what you know!
Nicknames for Benedict: | Edit

Ben
Benny
Ned

Meanings and history of the name Benedict: | Edit
Share what you know!
Famous real-life people named Benedict: | Edit

Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary War traitor
Eggs Benedict
Benedict Allen - British explorer
Benedict Cumberbatch - British Actor

Benedict in song, story & screen: | Edit
Share what you know!

Browse Girls' Names

Browse Boys' Names