Meaning: Bear, through Germanic name compounds
The story
Benno began as a German short form of names containing the bear element. It keeps that animal association in a compact, familiar two-syllable form.
Nicknames
- Ben
Spellings & variants
- Bernhard
- Benne
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Benno comes from German.
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