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Benny

Pronunciation: [ b-EHN-ee ]

Girl Name #10,313 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Benny is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHN-ee.

Parents who love the name Benny often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#10,313
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ben Bey Benie

Also a Boy Name

Benny is also used as a boy name, ranked #892.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benny

Is Benny a boy or girl name?
Benny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10313. As a boy name, it is ranked #892. Benny is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Benny?
Benny is pronounced b-EHN-ee.
How popular is the name Benny?
Benny is currently ranked #10313 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Benny?
Common nicknames for Benny include Ben, Bey, and Benie.
Is Benny a common or rare name?
Benny is an uncommon name, ranked #10313 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Benny

Benny is a girl name .

Is Benny a boy or girl name? Benny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,313 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #892. Benny is more commonly used as a boy name.

Benny is currently ranked #10,313 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Benny include Ben, Bey, and Benie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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

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