The name Banning is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "small, fair one". Banning and is often added to lists like Names That Mean Blond and discussed in our forums with posts like ""Down the Rabbit Hole": The Game of Bad Names".
From the experts:
If you like the Irish surname feel, there are loads of more congenial options.
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Let's hope he's not a forum moderator... ;)