Benning

German
"son of Bernhard"

Benning Origin and Meaning

The name Benning is a boy's name of German origin meaning "son of Bernhard".

Conjures up the military image of Fort Benning in Georgia — or the surname of actress Annette.

Famous People Named Benning

  • Benning Wentworth
    colonial governor of New Hampshire

Benning in Pop Culture

  • Benning Dorton
    character from the YA sci,fi book The Dreamwalker by Shelly Jarvis