Benny Name Meaning & Origin
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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My grandfather's name is Benny. He hates it, he says it's a little boy name. I don't personally like it either, but I think Benjamin is a great name.
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Ben
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Not vary smart doppy one
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Benny Goodman, jazz musician
Benny Andersson, member of ABBA
Jack Benny, comedian
Benny Hill, comedian
Benny Bullys pet treats
Benny Benassi, Italian DJ and producer of electro house music- Benny in song, story & screen
"Bennie and the Jets," Elton John song
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