Benedict
Meaning of Benedict
Benedict is a traditional and timeless name for baby boys. With origins in English, French, and German, this name has a rich history and meaning. In English, it is pronounced as BEH-nuh-dikt (/ˈbɛnədɪkt/), while in French, it is pronounced as behn-deek (/bɛ̃.dik/) and in German as beh-NEH-dikt (/beːnədɪkt/). The name Benedict has also given rise to the variation Bennett. Over the years, the popularity of the name Benedict has fluctuated in the United States, but it continues to be chosen by parents looking for a strong and classic name for their little one. Whether you're drawn to its historical significance or simply love the sound of it, Benedict is a wonderful choice for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as beh-NEH-dikt (/beːnədɪkt/)
English
- Pronunced as BEH-nuh-dikt (/ˈbɛnədɪkt/)
French
- Pronunced as behn-deek (/bɛ̃.dik/)
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Notable People Named Benedict
| Benedict Cumberbatch is an accomplished English actor, recognized with numerous awards and honors for his work in film, television, and theater. |
| Benedict of Nursia, also known as Saint Benedict, was an Italian Christian monk and theologian venerated in multiple Christian denominations, and declared a patron saint of Europe by Pope Paul VI in 1964. |
| Benedict Allen is an English writer, explorer, and filmmaker known for his immersive approach to learning survival skills from indigenous peoples and was elected as a Trustee and Member of Council of the Royal Geographical Society in 2010. |
| Benedict Wong is an English actor known for his roles in film and television, including Dirty Pretty Things and the BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High. |
| Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore - Benedict Leonard Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore, was an English peer and politician who sought to restore his family's title to Maryland by renouncing Roman Catholicism and joining the Church of England. |
| Benedict the Moor, a Sicilian Franciscan friar born of enslaved Africans in San Fratello, was known for his charitable work. |
| Benedict Biscop, also known as Biscop Baducing, was an Anglo-Saxon abbot and founder of Monkwearmouth-Jarrow Priory, and he was considered a saint after his death. |
| Benedict Andrews is an Australian theatre and film director known for his work in Reykjavík, with his first feature film Una released in 2016. |
| Patriarch Benedict of Jerusalem, also known as Benediktos I, served as the Patriarch of Jerusalem for the Greek Orthodox Church from 1957 to 1980. |
| Benedict of Aniane, also known as Witiza, was a Benedictine monk and influential monastic reformer in the Carolingian Empire, celebrated on February 11 or 12. |
