Bennet (surname)

Bennet is an English language surname and, less commonly, a given name. Alternative spellings include Bennett, Benett and Benet.

Bennet
Pronunciation/ˈbɛnɪt/
Origin
Language(s)Anglo-Norman, Old French
Meaning"blessed"
Region of originEngland
Other names
Variant form(s)Benedict, Benoît, Bénet

Bennet is an Anglo-Norman English surname with Norman roots, from the medieval personal name Benedict (from the Latin Benedictus, 'blessed'). In the 12th century, it became a common given name throughout Europe due to the popularity of St Benedict (c. 480 – c. 543). The Latin form of the name was found in England, alongside versions derived from the Old French forms Beneit and Benoit, which was common among the Normans.

People

Notable people with the surname include:

Fictional characters

Fictional characters with the surname include:

See also

  • Saint Benedict of Nursia, patron saint of Europe, and twin brother of Saint Scholastica

References

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