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'''Bennett''' is an English [[surname]] and, less commonly, a [[given name]]. Alternative spellings include ''[[Bennet (surname)|Bennet]]'', ''[[Benett]]'' and ''[[Benet (disambiguation)|Benet]]''. It is common throughout the British Isles, in England, Scotland and also in Ireland.
'''Bennett''' is an English [[surname]] and, less commonly, a [[given name]]. Alternative spellings include ''[[Bennet (surname)|Bennet]]'', ''[[Benett]]'', ''[[Benet (disambiguation)|Benet]]'' and ''[[Bennette]]''. It is common throughout the British Isles, in England, Scotland and also in Ireland.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}


It is related also to the medieval name ''[[Benedict (given name)|Benedict]]'' from the Latin "Benedictus" meaning "well-spoken of" or "blessed".<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.online-latin-dictionary.com/latin-english-dictionary.php?parola=benedico | title=Online Latin Dictionary - Latin - English }}</ref> ''Bennett'' is the English spelling of the [[Anglo-Norman language|Anglo-Norman]] name ''Ben[n]et'' (modern French first name ''Benoît'', surname ''Bénet''<ref>[[Albert Dauzat]], ''Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France'', Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et augmentée par [[Marie-Thérèse Morlet]], p. 36b.</ref>). The oldest public record of the surname is dated 1208 in [[County Durham]] in [[North East England]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=Bennett |title=Surname: Bennett |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=surnamedb.com}}</ref>
It is related also to the medieval name ''[[Benedict (given name)|Benedict]]'' from the Latin "Benedictus" meaning "well-spoken of" or "blessed".<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.online-latin-dictionary.com/latin-english-dictionary.php?parola=benedico | title=Online Latin Dictionary - Latin - English }}</ref> ''Bennett'' is the English spelling of the [[Anglo-Norman language|Anglo-Norman]] name ''Ben[n]et'' (modern French first name ''Benoît'', surname ''Bénet''<ref>[[Albert Dauzat]], ''Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France'', Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et augmentée par [[Marie-Thérèse Morlet]], p. 36b.</ref>). The oldest public record of the surname is dated 1208 in [[County Durham]] in [[North East England]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=Bennett |title=Surname: Bennett |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=surnamedb.com}}</ref>
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* [[Bennet Omalu]] (born 1968), Nigerian-American pathologist
* [[Bennet Omalu]] (born 1968), Nigerian-American pathologist
* [[Bennett Joseph Savage]] (born 1980), American actor
* [[Bennett Joseph Savage]] (born 1980), American actor
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* [[Bennett Taylor]] (born (1996), Canadian actor
* [[Bennett Williams]] (born 1999), American football player
* [[Bennett Williams]] (born 1999), American football player


=== Surname ===
=== Middle name ===
* [[Abram Bennett]] (1898–1985), American psychiatrist
* [[Max Hechtman|Max Bennett Hechtman]] (born 1997), American filmmaker, video editor and videographer
* [[Adam Bennett]] (born 1971), Canadian ice hockey player and coach
* [[John Bennett Ramsey]] (born 1943), American businessman and author

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* [[Adam Bennett Schiff]] (born 1960), American politician
===Surname===
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* [[Adelaide George Bennett]] (1848–1911), American poet and botanist
* [[Alan Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Abram Bennett]] (1898–1985), American psychiatrist
* [[Alden I. Bennett]] (1807–1862), American physician and politician in Ohio and Wisconsin
*[[Adam Bennett]] (born 1971), Canadian ice hockey player and coach
* [[Alex Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Adam Bennett Schiff]] (born 1960), American politician
* [[Alf Bennett]] (1898–?), English footballer with Nottingham Forest and Port Vale
*[[Adelaide George Bennett]] (1848–1911), American poet and botanist
* [[Alfred Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Alan Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[A. L. Bennett]] Ambrose L. Bennett (1924–2008), American basketball player
*[[Alden I. Bennett]] (1807–1862), American physician and politician in Ohio and Wisconsin
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*[[Alex Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Amelia Bennett]] (1839–1921) aka Amelia Horne, Amy Haines, British memoir writer
* [[Anne McGrew Bennett]] (1903–1986), American writer and feminist
*[[Alf Bennett]] (1898–?), English footballer with Nottingham Forest and Port Vale
* [[April Steiner Bennett]] (born 1980), American pole vaulter
*[[Alfred Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Arnold Bennett]] (1867–1931), English novelist
*[[A. L. Bennett]] Ambrose L. Bennett (1924–2008), American basketball player
* [[Anthony Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people and Tony Bennett, several people
*[[Amelia Bennett]] (1839–1921) aka Amelia Horne, Amy Haines, British memoir writer
* [[Barry Bennett]] (1955–2019), American football player
*[[Anne McGrew Bennett]] (1903–1986), American writer and feminist
* [[Beck Bennett]] (born 1984), American comedian and actor
*[[April Steiner Bennett]] (born 1980), American pole vaulter
* [[Belva Ann Bennett]] (1830–1917), American attorney, politician, educator, and author
*[[Arekia Bennett]], American voting rights activist
* [[Bert Bennett]] (1889/1890–1968), English footballer
*[[Arnold Bennett]] (1867–1931), English novelist
* [[Beverly Lynn Bennett]] (born 1967), American chef
*[[Anthony Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Bob Bennett (baseball)]] (1933–2020), American college baseball coach
*[[Barry Bennett]] (1955–2019), American football player
* [[Bob Bennett (politician)]] (1933–2016), U.S. Senator (R-Utah)
*[[Beck Bennett]] (born 1984), American comedian and actor
*[[Belva Ann Bennett]] (1830–1917), American attorney, politician, educator, and author
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* [[Bobby Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Brian Bennett]] (born 1940), English musician and drummer
*[[Bert Bennett]] (1889/1890–1968), English footballer
* [[Brooke Bennett]] (born 1980), American swimmer
*[[Beverly Lynn Bennett]] (born 1967), American chef
* [[Bryan Bennett]] (born 1992), American football quarterback
*[[Bill Bennett]] (William Richards Bennett 1932–2015), premier of British Columbia
*Bob Bennett
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* [[Bruce Bennett]] (born Harold Herman Brix; 1906–2007), American actor and Olympian
* [[Carl Bennett]] (1915–2013), American basketball manager and coach
**[[Bob Bennett (baseball)]] (1933–2020), American college baseball coach
* [[Carol Bennett]] (born 1954), American painter and glass artist
**[[Bob Bennett (politician)]] (1933–2016), U.S. Senator (R-Utah)
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**[[Bobby Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Carolyn Bennett]], PC MP (born 1950), Canadian physician and politician
* [[Carolyn Bennett (comedian)]] (born 1962), Canadian comedian
*[[Brian Bennett]] (born 1940), English musician and drummer
* [[Chance the Rapper]] (Chancellor Jonathan Bennett), American rapper
*[[Brooke Bennett]] (born 1980), American swimmer
* [[Charles Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Bryan Bennett]] (born 1992), American football quarterback
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*[[Bruce Bennett]] (born Harold Herman Brix; 1906–2007), American actor and Olympian
* [[Chris Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Chloe Bennet]] (born 1992), American singer and actress
*[[Carl Bennett]] (1915–2013), American basketball manager and coach
* [[Christiana Bennett]], American ballet dancer
*[[Carol Bennett]] (born 1954), American painter and glass artist
* [[Chuck Bennett]] (1907–1973), American football player and coach
*[[Carolyn Bennett]], PC MP (born 1950), Canadian physician and politician
* [[Claire-Louise Bennett]] ([[fl.]] 2015), Irish writer
*[[Carolyn Bennett (comedian)]] (born 1962), Canadian comedian
* [[Clarence Edmund Bennett]] (1803–1932), American Army officer
*[[Chance the Rapper]] (Chancellor Jonathan Bennett), American rapper
* [[Clay Bennett (businessman)]] (born 1959), American businessman
*[[Charles Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Clay Bennett (cartoonist)]] (born 1958), American editorial cartoonist
*[[Chris Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Cole Bennett]] (born 1996), American videographer and business executive
*[[Chloe Bennet]] (born 1992), American singer and actress
* [[Colin Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Christiana Bennett]], American ballet dancer
* [[Constance Bennett]] (1904–1965), American actress
*[[Chuck Bennett]] (1907–1973), American football player and coach
* [[Cornelius Bennett]] (born 1965), American football player
*[[Claire-Louise Bennett]] ([[fl.]] 2015), Irish writer
* [[Crystal Bennett]] (1918–1987), British archaeologist
*[[Clarence Edmund Bennett]] (1803–1932), American Army officer
* [[D. M. Bennett]] (1818–1882), American Shaker and freethinker
*[[Clay Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Darren Bennett (footballer)]] (born 1965), Australian football player
**[[Clay Bennett (businessman)]] (born 1959), American businessman
* [[David Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people, several people, including
**[[Clay Bennett (cartoonist)]] (born 1958), American editorial cartoonist
: * [[David Bennett (American football)]] (born 1961), American football coach
*[[Cole Bennett]] (born 1996), American videographer and business executive
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*[[Colin Bennett (disambiguation)]]
: * [[David Bennett (New Zealand politician)]] (born 1970), New Zealand politician
: * [[David Bennett Hill]] (1843–1910), American politician; Governor of New York State
*[[Constance Bennett]] (1904–1965), American actress
: * [[David Bennett McKinley]] (born 1947), American businessman and politician
*[[Cornelius Bennett]] (born 1965), American football player
* Dayvon Bennett (1994–2020), American rapper known as [[King Von]]
*[[Crystal Bennett]] (1918–1987), British archaeologist
* [[DeAnna Bennett]] (born 1984), American mixed martial artist
*[[D. M. Bennett]] (1818–1882), American Shaker and freethinker
* [[Deborah J. Bennett]] (born 1950), American mathematician
*[[Darren Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Dick Bennett]] (born 1943), American basketball coach
**[[Darren Bennett (dancer)]], (born 1977), professional Latin ballroom dancer
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**[[Darren Bennett (footballer)]] (born 1965), Australian football player
* [[Don Bennett]] (1910–1986), leader of the Pathfinder force, RAF, World War II
* [[Don Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people, several other people, including
*[[David Bennett (disambiguation)]]
**[[David Bennett (American football)]] (born 1961), American football coach
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: * [[Donald W. Bennett]] (born 1927), Major General in the United States Air Force
* [[Drew Bennett]] (born 1978), American football player
**[[David Bennett (New Zealand politician)]] (born 1970), New Zealand politician
* [[Dwight Henry Bennett]] (1917–2002), American aeronautical engineer
**[[David Bennett Hill]] (1843–1910), American politician; Governor of New York State
* [[Edgar Bennett]] (born 1969), American football coach and running back
**[[David Bennett McKinley]] (born 1947), American businessman and politician
*Dayvon Bennett (1994–2020), American rapper known as [[King Von]]
* [[Edwin Keppel Bennett]] (1887–1958), English academic
* [[Edward Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people, several people including
*[[DeAnna Bennett]] (born 1984), American mixed martial artist
: * [[Edward Herbert Bennett]] (1874–1954), American architect and Chicago city planner
*[[Deborah J. Bennett]] (born 1950), American mathematician
: * [[Edward Turner Bennett]] (1797–1836), English zoologist
*[[Dick Bennett]] (born 1943), American basketball coach
* [[Elmer Bennett]] (born 1970), American professional basketball player
*[[Don Bennett]] (1910–1986), leader of the Pathfinder force, RAF, World War II
* [[Emerson Bennett]] (1822–1905), American author
*[[Don Bennett (disambiguation)]]
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**[[Donald W. Bennett]] (born 1927), Major General in the United States Air Force
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* [[Eric Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Estelle Bennett]] (1941–2009), American singer (The Ronettes)
*[[Drew Bennett]] (born 1978), American football player
* [[Fleur Bennett]], English actress
*[[Dwight Henry Bennett]] (1917–2002), American aeronautical engineer
* [[Forrest Bennett]], American politician
*[[Edgar Bennett]] (born 1969), American football coach and running back
* [[Fran Bennett]] (1937–2021), American actress
*[[Edwin Keppel Bennett]] (1887–1958), English academic
* [[Frank Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Edward Bennett (disambiguation)]]
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**[[Edward Herbert Bennett]] (1874–1954), American architect and Chicago city planner
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* [[Fred Bennett (footballer)]] (1906–1990), English footballer
* [[Gabriel Bennett]] (1817–1895), Australian auctioneer of Bennett & Fisher
**[[Edward Turner Bennett]] (1797–1836), English zoologist
* [[Gareth Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Elmer Bennett]] (born 1970), American professional basketball player
* [[Gary Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Emerson Bennett]] (1822–1905), American author
* [[George Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Eric Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Gloria Bennett]] (born 1962), American singer, songwriter, record producer and musician
*[[Estelle Bennett]] (1941–2009), American singer (The Ronettes)
* [[Gordon Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Finn Bennett]] (born 1999), British-Irish actor
* [[Granville G. Bennett]] (1833–1910), American lawyer and politician
*[[Fleur Bennett]], English actress
*[[Forrest Bennett]], American politician
* [[H. H. Bennett]] (Henry Hamilton Bennett, 1843–1908), photographer of the Wisconsin Dells
* [[Haley Bennett]] (born 1988), American singer and actress
*[[Fran Bennett]] (1937–2021), American actress
* [[Hamish Bennett]], New Zealand cricketer
*[[Frank Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Hamish Bennett (director)]], New Zealand filmmaker
*[[Fred Bennett (footballer)]] (1906–1990), English footballer
* [[Harry Bennett]] (1892–1979), Ford Motor Company executive
*[[Gabriel Bennett]] (1817–1895), Australian auctioneer of Bennett & Fisher
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*[[Gareth Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Harry Bennett]] (1895–1990), author/editor of "The Chemical Formulary"
*[[Gary Bennett (disambiguation)]]
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* [[Harve Bennett]] (1930–2015), American television and film producer
*[[George Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Henry Bennett (American politician)]] (1808–1868), US Representative from New York)
* Lt. [[Henry Boswell Bennett]] (1809–1838), the first officer to die in the service of Queen Victoria
*[[Gloria Bennett]] (born 1962), American singer, songwriter, record producer and musician
*[[Gordon Bennett (disambiguation)]]
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* [[Henry Stanley Bennett]] (1889–1972), English literary historian
*[[Granville Bennett (Alabama politician)]], American farmer and state legislator in Alabama
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* [[Herman Bennett]] (born 1939), Jamaican cricketer
* [[Herman Bennett (scholar)]], American scholar
*[[Granville G. Bennett]] (1833–1910), American lawyer and politician
* [[Hugh Hammond Bennett]] (1881–1960), founder of the Soil Conservation Service
*[[H. H. Bennett]] (Henry Hamilton Bennett, 1843–1908), photographer of the Wisconsin Dells
* [[Hywel Bennett]] (1944–2017), Welsh actor
*[[Haley Bennett]] (born 1988), American singer and actress
* [[Jakorian Bennett]] (born 2000), American football player
*[[Hamish Bennett (cricketer)|Hamish Bennett]], New Zealand cricketer
* [[J. A. W. Bennett]] (1911–1981), New Zealand scholar of Middle English literature
*[[Hamish Bennett (director)]], New Zealand filmmaker
* [[James Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people, also Jim Bennett
*[[Harry Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Jimmy Bennett]] (born 1996), American actor and musician
*[[Harve Bennett]] (1930–2015), American television and film producer
* [[Jeff Bennett]] (born 1962), American voice actor
*[[Henry Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Jeff Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people other persons of that name
**[[Henry Bennett (American politician)]] (1808–1868), US Representative from New York)
**Lt. [[Henry Boswell Bennett]] (1809–1838), the first officer to die in the service of Queen Victoria
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* [[Jill Bennett (American actress)]] (born 1975)
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**[[Henry Stanley Bennett]] (1889–1972), English literary historian
* [[Jill Bennett (British actress)]] (1931–1990)
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*[[Herman Bennett (cricketer)]] (born 1939), Jamaican cricketer
* [[Joan Bennett]] (1910–1990), American stage, film and television actress
* [[Joe Bennett (artist)]] (born 1968), Brazilian comic book artist
*[[Herman Bennett (scholar)]], American scholar
*[[Hugh Hammond Bennett]] (1881–1960), founder of the Soil Conservation Service
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* [[John Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[John J. Bennett Jr.]] (1894–1967), American lawyer and politician
*[[Hywel Bennett]] (1944–2017), Welsh actor
* [[John Joseph Bennett]] (1801–1876), British botanist
*[[Jakorian Bennett]] (born 2000), American football player
* [[John O. Bennett|John Orus Bennett III]] (born 1948), American politician from New Jersey
*[[J. A. W. Bennett]] (1911–1981), New Zealand scholar of Middle English literature
* [[Jonathan Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[James Bennett (disambiguation)]], including James, Jimmy, Jimmie, or Jim Bennett
* [[Joseph Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
**[[Jimmy Bennett]] (born 1996), American actor and musician
*[[Jeff Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Josephine Bennett]] (1880–1961), American suffragist and activist
* [[Josie Bennett]] (1903–1985), American rodeo professional
**[[Jeff Bennett]] (born 1962), American voice actor
* [[Justin Bennett]] (born 1973), drummer and producer
*[[Jill Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Karen Bennett]] (born 1989), British rower
**[[Jill Bennett (American actress)]] (born 1975)
* [[Keith Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people, several people:
**[[Jill Bennett (British actress)]] (1931–1990)
* [[Ken Bennett]] (born 1959), American politician
*[[Joan Bennett]] (1910–1990), American stage, film and television actress
* [[Kyle Bennett (footballer)]] (born 1990), English football midfielder
*[[Joe Bennett (artist)]] (born 1968), Brazilian comic book artist
*[[John Bennett (disambiguation)]]
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* [[Laura Bennett]] (born 1963), American architect and fashion designer
* [[Lauren Bennett]] (born 1989), English female singer, dancer, and model
**[[John J. Bennett Jr.]] (1894–1967), American lawyer and politician
* [[Lawrence E. Bennett]] (1923–2016), American politician
**[[John Joseph Bennett]] (1801–1876), British botanist
**[[John O. Bennett|John Orus Bennett III]] (born 1948), American politician from New Jersey
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* [[Lee Ann Bennett]], US air force general
*[[Jonathan Bennett (disambiguation)]]
*[[Joseph Bennett (disambiguation)]]
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*[[Josephine Bennett]] (1880–1961), American suffragist and activist
*[[Josie Bennett]] (1903–1985), American rodeo professional
*[[Justin Bennett]] (born 1973), drummer and producer
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*[[Karen Bennett]] (born 1989), British rower
*[[Keith Bennett (disambiguation)]]
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*[[Ken Bennett]] (born 1959), American politician
*[[Kyle Bennett (disambiguation)]]
**[[Kyle Bennett (footballer)]] (born 1990), English football midfielder
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*[[Laura Bennett]] (born 1963), American architect and fashion designer
*[[Lauren Bennett]] (born 1989), English female singer, dancer, and model
*[[Lawrence E. Bennett]] (1923–2016), American politician
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*[[Lee Ann Bennett]], US air force general
* [[Lennie Bennett]] (1938–2009), English comedian and game show host
* [[Lennie Bennett]] (1938–2009), English comedian and game show host
* [[Leo Bennett]] (1914–1971), British first-class cricketer
* [[Leo Bennett]] (1914–1971), British first-class cricketer
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* [[Max Bennett (musician)]] (1928–2018), American jazz bassist and session musician
* [[Max Bennett (musician)]] (1928–2018), American jazz bassist and session musician
* [[Max Bennett (scientist)]] (born 1939), Australian neuroscientist
* [[Max Bennett (scientist)]] (born 1939), Australian neuroscientist
* [[Michael Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people, several people, including
*[[Michael Bennett (disambiguation)]]
: * [[Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)]] (born 1985), American football defensive
**[[Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)]] (born 1985), American football defensive
: * [[Michael Bennett (running back)]] (born 1978), American footballer
**[[Michael Bennett (running back)]] (born 1978), American footballer
: * [[Michael Bennett (theater)]] (1943–1987), American musical theatre
**[[Michael Bennett (theater)]] (1943–1987), American musical theatre
* [[Michèle Bennett]] (born 1950), wife of former Haitian president Jean-Claude Duvalier
* [[Michèle Bennett]] (born 1950), wife of former Haitian president Jean-Claude Duvalier
* [[Michele Bennett (film producer)]], Australian film producer
* [[Mike Bennett (wrestler)]] (born 1985), American professional wrestler
* [[Mike Bennett (wrestler)]] (born 1985), American professional wrestler
* [[Milton Bennett]], American sociologist
* [[Milton Bennett]], American sociologist
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* [[Richard A. Bennett]] (born 1963), American politician
* [[Richard A. Bennett]] (born 1963), American politician
* [[Richard Rodney Bennett]] (1936–2012), English composer
* [[Richard Rodney Bennett]] (1936–2012), English composer
* [[Robert Russell Bennett]] (1894–1981), American composer
* [[Robert Russell Bennett]] (1894–1981), American composer and arranger
* [[Rodney D. Bennett]] (born 1966), American university president
* [[Rodney D. Bennett]] (born 1966), American university president
* [[Roger Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Roger Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Ronan Bennett]] (born 1956), Northern Irish novelist and screenwriter
* [[Roy Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Roy Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Ruth L. Bennett]] (1866–1947), American social reformer
* [[Ruth L. Bennett]] (1866–1947), American social reformer
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* [[Thomas Westropp Bennett]] (1867–1962), Irish politician, magistrate and public figure
* [[Thomas Westropp Bennett]] (1867–1962), Irish politician, magistrate and public figure
* [[Todd Bennett]] (1962–2013), English sprinter
* [[Todd Bennett]] (1962–2013), English sprinter
* [[Tony Bennett]] (1926–2023), American vocalist
*[[Tony Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Tony Bennett (American football)]] (born 1967), American professional football linebacker
**[[Tony Bennett]] (1926–2023), American vocalist
**[[Tony Bennett (American football)]] (born 1967), American professional football linebacker
* [[Tony Bennett (basketball)]] (born 1969), American basketball player and coach
**[[Tony Bennett (basketball)]] (born 1969), American basketball player and coach
* [[Tracie Bennett]] (born 1961), English stage and television actress
*[[Tracie Bennett]] (born 1961), English stage and television actress
* [[Veronica Yvette Bennett]] (1943–2022), American singer
*[[Veronica Yvette Bennett]] (1943–2022), American singer
* [[Vincent Bennett]] (born 1982), singer of The Acacia Strain
*[[Vincent Bennett]] (born 1982), singer of The Acacia Strain
* [[W. A. C. Bennett]] (William Andrew Cecil Bennett 1900–1979), Premier of British Columbia
*[[W. A. C. Bennett]] (William Andrew Cecil Bennett 1900–1979), Premier of British Columbia
* [[Wayne Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Wayne Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[Wilda Bennett]] (1894–1967), American actress
*[[Wilda Bennett]] (1894–1967), American actress
* [[William Bennett (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[William Bennett (disambiguation)]]
* [[William Bennett]] (born 1943), American conservative pundit and politician
**[[William Bennett]] (born 1943), American conservative pundit and politician
* [[Bill Bennett]] (William Richards Bennett 1932–2015), premier of British Columbia
**[[Bill Bennett]] (William Richards Bennett 1932–2015), premier of British Columbia
* [[William Bennett Campbell]], PC (1943–2008), premier of Prince Edward Island, Canada
**[[William Bennett Campbell]], PC (1943–2008), premier of Prince Edward Island, Canada
* [[William Sterndale Bennett]] (1816–1875), English composer, pianist, conductor, and music educator
**[[William Sterndale Bennett]] (1816–1875), English composer, pianist, conductor, and music educator


== Fictional characters ==
== Fictional characters ==
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* Cybil Bennett, a character in the ''[[Silent Hill]]'' series
* Cybil Bennett, a character in the ''[[Silent Hill]]'' series
*[[Dexter Bennett]], a character of the fictional New York City tabloid newspaper ''Daily Bugle''
*[[Dexter Bennett]], a character of the fictional New York City tabloid newspaper ''Daily Bugle''
* Elmer and Abigail Bennett, the main characters in the 2019 short film ''[[Abigail (2019 American film)|Abigail]]''
* Ethan Bennett, a character in ''[[The Batman (film)|The Batman]]''
* Ethan Bennett, a character in ''[[The Batman (film)|The Batman]]''
* Emily Bennett, a character in ''The Vampire Diaries''
* Emily Bennett, a character in ''The Vampire Diaries''

Latest revision as of 17:10, 27 September 2024

Bennett
Pronunciation/ˈbɛnɪt/
Origin
Language(s)Anglo-Norman, Old French
Meaning"blessed"
Region of originEngland, Ireland, Scotland
Other names
Variant form(s)Benedict, Benoît, Bénet, Bennet, Benatte, Bennatt, Mac Beinéid, MacBennett

Bennett is an English surname and, less commonly, a given name. Alternative spellings include Bennet, Benett, Benet and Bennette. It is common throughout the British Isles, in England, Scotland and also in Ireland.[citation needed]

It is related also to the medieval name Benedict from the Latin "Benedictus" meaning "well-spoken of" or "blessed".[1] Bennett is the English spelling of the Anglo-Norman name Ben[n]et (modern French first name Benoît, surname Bénet[2]). The oldest public record of the surname is dated 1208 in County Durham in North East England.[3]

In Ireland, the name is an Irish rendition of Beinéid, which is located in South Leinster. The name is also found throughout the southeastern providence of Ulster in Northern Ireland in the form of "MacBennett" in County Monaghan, County Down, and County Tyrone.[4]

Bennett was also found in Perthshire in Scotland. According to author George F. Black, Benedictus, the son of Walter de Sancto Edmundo, witnessed a charter of sale of land in Perth in 1219.[5] The name was common in Edinburgh throughout the 17th century. The variant "Bennet" is more common throughout Scotland, while Bennett is common along the Anglo-Scottish border.

People

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Given name

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People with the given name include:

Middle name

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Surname

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Fictional characters

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  • Agent James Bennett, a character in the DC Animated Universe
  • Annie Bennett-Warbucks, protagonist and title character from the Annie musical and film adaptations
  • Bonnie Sheila Bennett (of the family line of Bennett witches), a character in The Vampire Diaries
  • Capt. Bennett, a character in the 1985 film Commando
  • Cybil Bennett, a character in the Silent Hill series
  • Dexter Bennett, a character of the fictional New York City tabloid newspaper Daily Bugle
  • Elmer and Abigail Bennett, the main characters in the 2019 short film Abigail
  • Ethan Bennett, a character in The Batman
  • Emily Bennett, a character in The Vampire Diaries
  • Emily Bennett, a character in the American Girl series of dolls and books
  • John Bennett, a character in Orange Is the New Black
  • Sheila Bennett, a character in The Vampire Diaries
  • Shirley Bennett, a character in Community
  • The Bennet family, a family of characters in Pride and Prejudice
  • Bennett (Chinese: 班尼特), a character in Genshin Impact
  • Rue Bennett, a character in Euphoria

References

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  1. ^ "Online Latin Dictionary - Latin - English".
  2. ^ Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et augmentée par Marie-Thérèse Morlet, p. 36b.
  3. ^ "Surname: Bennett". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-05-12.
  4. ^ Grenham, John. "Irish genealogy records for the surname Bennett". www.johngrenham.com. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  5. ^ Black, George Fraser; New York Public Library (1946). The surnames of Scotland: their origin, meaning, and history. New York: New York Public Library.
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