Christophorus Benedictus

Bennett is the Medieval form of Benedict. This was the more common spelling in England until the 18th century. It originates from the Latin Benedictus meaning "well-spoken of" or "blessed". Bennett is the English spelling of the Anglo-Norman name Ben[n]et (modern French first name Benoît, surname Bénet). The oldest public record of the surname is dated 1208 in County Durham in North East England.

Alternative Spellings

Benedict, Bennet, Benett, Benet, Benedictus, Benoît

Other Names