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Bennie

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bennie: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2022.

Bennie is most often a friendly diminutive of Benjamin, a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of the right hand” or “son of the south.” It also appears as a Scottish pet form of Ben or, less commonly, as a variant of Benny. Among famous bearers, American politician Bennie Thompson has served as a long-standing U.S. Representative, while jazz saxophonist Bennie Maupin was a key collaborator with Herbie Hancock. Though no major places share the name’s root, Bennie stands out as a unisex choice, occasionally used as a nickname for Bernice or even Benedict. Its warm, approachable sound has kept it in occasional use in Scotland, often as a playful alternative to the more formal Benjamin.