Bennet (surname)

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

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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.

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Notable people with the surname include:

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