Benjy

Benjy is an English diminutive of Benjamin, a Hebrew name composed of the elements ben, meaning son, and yamin, meaning right hand or south, traditionally interpreted as son of the right hand. The name Benjamin appears in the Hebrew Bible as the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, giving the form strong biblical resonance throughout the English-speaking world. Benjy functions as an affectionate short form used both informally alongside Benjamin and occasionally as an independent given name. Related forms include Benji, Ben, and Benny.