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Benny

Pronunciation: BEH-nee (key)

Origin of the name Benjamin:

Derived from the Hebrew binyāmīn (son of the right hand). The name was borne by American statesman and inventor Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 90). Short: Ben. Pet: Benny.

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Benny Goodman, jazz musician
Benny Andersson, member of ABBA
Jack Benny, comedian
Benny Hill, comedian
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"Bennie and the Jets," Elton John song

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