Bene

Pronunciation: [ b-EHN-uh ]

Bene is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,972 in the US.

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Girl Name #47,972 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Bene is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHN-uh.

Parents who love the name Bene often also consider Shonda, Diania, Hughlene .

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Historical Record

Bene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.

Over 5 babies have been named Bene in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Bene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,972 for girl names in the US .

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#47,972
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#47,972
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Bennett #1060 Bentley #1709 Bennie #4923

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bene

Is Bene a boy or girl name?
Bene is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Bene?
Bene is pronounced b-EHN-uh.
How popular is the name Bene?
Bene is currently ranked #47972 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Bene a common or rare name?
Bene is an uncommon name, ranked #47972 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Bene?
Bene pairs well with Shonda, Diania, Hughlene, Javene in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Bene?
Related spellings include Bennett, Bentley, Bennie.

About the Name Bene

Bene is a girl name .

Bene is currently ranked #47,972 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bene include Bennett, Bentley, Bennie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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