Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
Benji is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,' from the Hebrew Binyamin. Benji has worked as a standalone name since at least the 1970s, when the beloved dog film Benji made the name synonymous with loyalty and lovability.
Benji has an irresistible warmth — it's the name of the good boy in every sense of the phrase. It carries the gentle energy of Benjamin in a form that's immediately approachable, without a trace of stuffiness. A name that everyone likes instantly.