Bennie

Bennie is an English diminutive of Benjamin, which derives from the Hebrew name Binyamin, composed of the elements ben, meaning son, and yamin, meaning right hand or right side, giving the overall sense of son of the right hand. In the Hebrew Bible, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, making the name significant in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Bennie has long been used as both an informal short form and an independent given name in English-speaking countries. Related forms include Benny, Ben, and Benjamin itself.