Bennie
Meaning of Bennie
Bennie is a unisex name with origins in Hebrew. It is derived from the name Benjamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "favorite son." Bennie has become a popular choice for both boys and girls in recent years. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as BEH-nee (/ˈbɛni/) in both American English and British English. Some variations of the name include Ben and Benjamin. According to data from the United States of America, Bennie has been steadily used as a given name over the years, with varying levels of popularity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BEH-nee (/ˈbɛni/)
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Notable People Named Bennie
| Bennie Gordon Thompson is a long-serving American politician and the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district, known for his leadership in the Democratic Party and as the first African American to chair the Committee on Homeland Security. |
| Bennie Gene Adkins was a United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient for his bravery during the Vietnam War. |
| Bennie Owen - Benjamin Gilbert Owen was a renowned American football player and coach, known for his successful coaching career at various colleges and his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. |
| "Bad" Bennie Briscoe was a renowned American professional boxer known for his punching power and as the "quintessential Philadelphia boxer," despite not becoming a world champion. |
| Bennie Benjamin - Claude August "Bennie" Benjamin was a successful Virgin Islands-born American songwriter known for his traditional pop songs and partnerships with Sol Marcus and George David Weiss. |
| Bennie Cordell Logan is a former American football nose tackle who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and attended Louisiana State University. |
| Bennie McRae - Benjamin Prince McRae was a former NFL cornerback known for his 10-season career with the Chicago Bears after playing college football at the University of Michigan. |
| Bennie Blades - Horatio Benedict "Bennie" Blades Sr. is a former professional football player known for his career as a cornerback and safety in the NFL, having played college football for the Miami Hurricanes. |
| Bennie Maupin is an American jazz multireedist known for his performances on saxophones, flute, and bass clarinet. |
| Bennie Osler - Benjamin Louwrens Osler was a renowned rugby union footballer who represented South Africa internationally, primarily playing as a fly-half for both his country and the Western Province. |
| Bennie Seltzer is an American college basketball coach who has coached at various universities and served as the interim head coach of the Evansville Purple Aces. |
| Bennie Thompson is a former professional football player known for his special teams contributions in the NFL and CFL. |
| Bennie Lee Cunningham, Jr. was a professional football player known for his career as a tight end with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, making 202 receptions for 2,879 yards and 20 touchdowns. |
| Bennie Abrahams - Benney (Bennie) Abrahams was a local Labour Party politician in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and served as the Lord Mayor of Newcastle. |
| Bennie Samuel Swain was an American professional basketball player. |
