Benedict (given name)

Summary

Benedict is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "blessed".[1] Etymologically, it is derived from the Latin words bene ('good') and dicte ('speak'), i.e. "well spoken". The name was borne by Saint Benedict of Nursia (480–547), often called the founder of Western Christian monasticism.

Benedict
GenderMasculine
Origin
Word/nameLatin
Meaning"Blessed"
Other names
Nickname(s)Ben, Benny, Bendy, Benno, Ned
Related namesBaruch, Benedetto, Benediktas, Bengt, Benicio, Benito, Bento

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References edit

  1. ^ Benedict, Thinkbabynames.com
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