The name Benny is a girl's name meaning "son of the right hand; blessed; brave bear".

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With Scottie, Stevie, Billie, and Frankie all on trend for girls, Benny could be another unisex nickname that catches on in the coming years. Influencer Jaci Marie Smith named her baby Benny Marie in 2024 and author Charmaine Wilkerson used the name on a female character in her popular novel <em>Black Cake</em>, as a nickname for Bernadetta. Beyond pop culture, 9 baby girls were called Benny in recent years. 

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The name Benny peaked for girls at #1850 in 1937. The name is most popular in BENNY and BENNY. Benny is also used for boys, ranking #841 in 2025.

The name Benny is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of the right hand".

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Benny is a diminutive form of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew and means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Benny can also serve as a nickname for other names like Benedict, Bennett, or Bentley. 

Throughout the 20th century, Benny gained recognition through notable figures like music producer Benny Blanco and bandleader Benny Goodman and comedian Benny Hill. The name has a friendly, approachable quality that grows up nicely into Ben.

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The name Benny is currently ranked #841 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #172 in 1939. The name is most popular in BENNY, BENNY, and BENNY. Benny is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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