Benny

Benny is a nickname for Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin meaning "son of the right hand" — the favored position, the place of honor and skill. Benjamin was the beloved youngest son of Jacob in the Hebrew scriptures, protected and cherished. As a nickname, Benny takes that biblical warmth and makes it entirely casual: the name you call someone when you simply want to express that they are dear to you.

Benny holds the #102 spot among US pet names, with nearly 975 companions sharing it. The name has an easygoing charm that makes it feel immediately friendly. Benny tends to suit companions who are sociable and warm, those who seem genuinely pleased about everything and communicate that pleasure freely. It is a name with old-world warmth and a casual confidence — you cannot hear Benny without imagining a companion who is happy to see you and not at all shy about showing it.