Benny

Benny is an English diminutive of Benedict or Benjamin, both of which have distinct origins. Benedict derives from the Latin Benedictus, meaning blessed, while Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning son of the right hand or son of the south. The name gained widespread independent use in the English-speaking world and is associated with figures such as the Swedish comedian Benny Hill and ABBA musician Benny Andersson. Related forms include Ben, Bennie, Benedict, and Benjamin.