Benny
Meaning of Benny
Benny is a male name that has been popular for many years. It is pronounced as "ben-ee" in both American English and British English. The name Benny has variations such as Ben, which is often used as a nickname. In the United States of America, Benny has consistently ranked within the top 1500 names for boys over the past few decades. While its popularity peaked in the early 1980s, it continues to be a well-loved choice for parents looking for a traditional yet timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ben-ee (/ˈbɛn.i/)
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Notable People Named Benny
| Benny Leonard, a legendary American professional boxer, held the world lightweight championship for eight years and is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. |
| Benny Goodman - Benjamin David Goodman, also known as the "King of Swing," was a renowned American clarinetist and bandleader. |
| Benny Urquidez, also known as "The Jet," is a former professional kickboxer, martial arts choreographer, and actor who was a pioneer in full-contact fighting in the United States, holding six world titles in five different weight divisions during his largely undefeated 27-year career. |
| Alfred Hawthorne "Benny" Hill was a renowned English comedian known for his iconic television show, The Benny Hill Show, which featured a mix of slapstick, burlesque, and double entendre humor. |
| Benny Blanco, also known as Benjamin Joseph Levin, is an accomplished American record producer and actor, recognized with prestigious awards such as the Hal David Starlight Award and BMI Songwriter of the Year Award. |
| Göran Bror Benny Andersson is a Swedish musician, composer, and producer, famous for his work with the pop group ABBA and as a co-composer of musicals such as Chess and Mamma Mia! |
| Benny Friedman - Benzion Hakohen "Benny" Friedman is an American Hasidic Jewish singer and non-pulpit rabbi known for his professionally trained voice, rising to prominence in the Orthodox pop scene with his first album in 2009 and using his music as a tool to draw Jews closer to Judaism. |
| Benny Carter - Bennett Lester Carter was an influential American jazz musician and bandleader with a career spanning from the 1920s to the 1990s, known for his work as a saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, and arranger. |
| Benny Alba is an artist residing in Oakland, California. |
| Benny the Butcher is an American rapper and songwriter known for his 90's inspired rap style and for being part of the Griselda collective. |
| Benny Josef Peiser is a social anthropologist known for his expertise in the environmental and socio-economic effects of physical activity on health, having held a senior lecturer position at Liverpool John Moores University and a visiting fellow role at the University of Buckingham. |
| Benny Benassi - Marco "Benny" Benassi is an influential Italian DJ, record producer, and remixer known for pioneering electro house, with his 2002 hit "Satisfaction" bringing the genre into the mainstream. |
| Benny Tipene - Benjamin Tipene is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and musician who gained recognition from his appearance on The X Factor and his hit single "Walking on Water." |
| Benny Boom, also known as Benny Douglas, is a successful American director known for his work in music, television, and film, with his most notable film being the 2017 Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez on Me. |
| Benny Peter Agbayani, Jr. is a former professional baseball player who played for the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, and the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball. |
