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Bennett
BEH-nuht
Bennett (name) means an English surname originally derived from a medieval form of the given name Benedict. Example: “Bennett is one of the most common surnames in England.”
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An English surname originally derived from a medieval form of the given name Benedict.
"Bennett is one of the most common surnames in England."
2
A male given name, drawn from the surname.
"They decided on Bennett as their newborn's first name."
"Finnley is the fourth daughter of Jason and Kylie Kelce, having already welcomed Wyatt, Elliotte and Bennett to the family."
— Ben Morse, ‘Whoop, there she is!’: Jason and Kylie Kelce announce birth of fourth daughter (2025)
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Etymology
A patronymic surname formed from Benedict, "blessed," passed down through generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Bennett” mean?
The word “Bennett” means an English surname originally derived from a medieval form of the given name Benedict.
How do you pronounce “Bennett”?
“Bennett” is pronounced BEH-nuht (/ˈbɛnət/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bennett” in a sentence?
Here is “Bennett” used in a sentence: “Bennett is one of the most common surnames in England.”
What part of speech is “Bennett”?
“Bennett” is a name.
Is “Bennett” a common word?
“Bennett” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bennett” have?
“Bennett” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an English surname originally derived from a medieval form of the given name Benedict.
Is Bennett a first name or a surname?
Both. Bennett began as an English surname, derived from a medieval form of the given name Benedict, and it is now also given as a first name, chiefly for boys. Like Mason or Parker, it is a surname that has crossed into first-name use.
What is the origin of the name Bennett?
Bennett arose in England as a surname based on a medieval vernacular form of Benedict. Benedict in turn comes from a Latin name meaning "blessed," which is why baby-name guides often gloss Bennett the same way.
Is it spelled Bennett or Bennet?
Bennett with a double t is the usual modern spelling of both the surname and the given name. Bennet with a single t is an older variant that survives in some families and is familiar from classic literature.
