Benedicta
Pronunciation: [ b-EHN-uhd-eekt-uh ]
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Benedicta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 47 babies have been named Benedicta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benedicta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,812 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,812
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Benedicta
Benedicta is a girl name .
Benedicta is currently ranked #69,812 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benedicta include Ben, Bene, Beney, Beneie, Bened, Benedy, Benedie, Cta, Ctay, Ctaie, Icta, and Bey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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