Looking for the perfect nickname for a Ben in your life? Whether you're searching for something cute, funny, or clever, we've compiled a comprehensive collection of over 300 nicknames for anyone named Ben, Benjamin, or Benedict. From traditional diminutives to creative wordplay, you'll find something special in this extensive list.
Ben Nickname Generator
Classic Nicknames for Ben
These tried-and-true nicknames have stood the test of time:
- Benny
- Benjamin
- Benji
- Beno
- Bennie
- B
- Benj
- Ben-Ben
- Benner
- Bens
- B-Man
- Benneth
- Benedict
- Bennett
- Bentley
- Benito
- Benjie
- Benjy
- Benson
- Benet
- Benoit
- Benicio
- Beñat
- Benvolio
- Bennington
- Bennu
- Benham
- Benito
- Benjamino
- Bengt
- Benno
- Benedicto
- Benedetto
- Bender
- Bendigo
- Benoni
- Bensen
- Bensley
- Bendict
- Benoni
- Benjamini
- Benne
- Bengy
- Benster
- Bingo
- Binny
- Benton
- Bench
- Benefactor
- Bennigan
- Bengamin
- Ben-o
- B-Dog
- Big Ben
- Benerino
- Bendito
- Benelux
- Benzy
- BenBen
- Bena
- Bencio
- Bentham
- Benway
- Benito
- Bentino
- Benito
- Benedikt
- Bento
- Benet
- Benward
- Benford
- Benmore
- Benwick
- Benfold
- Benston
- Benley
- Bense
- Bnny
- Benaiah
- Benchley
Funny Nicknames for Ben
Add some humor with these playful options:
Themed Nicknames for Ben
Categorized by theme, find the perfect match:
Film & TV
- Ben 10
- Benatar (Star Trek)
- Benioff (Game of Thrones)
- Ben Grimm (Fantastic Four)
- Ben Kenobi (Star Wars)
- Benjamin Button
- Benry (Henry Danger)
- Ben Solo (Star Wars)
- Bensonhurst (Brooklyn)
- Benmoji (Emoji Movie)
- Bendel (Devil Wears Prada)
- Bentley (Jeffersons)
- Benedict Arnold
- Benbo Baggins
- Bennie & The Jets
Sports
- Big Ben (like the QB)
- Bench Press
- Bender (Hockey)
- Benchwarmers
- Benatar (like Pat Benatar)
- Bendall (like Kendall)
- Bench Boss
- Ben-MVP
- Bentastic
- Ben-Champion
- Bendurance
- Benspeed
- Benchmaster
- Benthlete
- Benergy
Food & Drink
- Bean Dip
- Benana (Banana)
- Benberry
- Ben & Jerry
- Benito's Burrito
- Benedictine
- Bento Box
- Benedict (like Eggs Benedict)
- Benzel (Pretzel)
- Benpeño (Jalapeño)
- Benjava (Coffee)
- Bennamon (Cinnamon)
- Benola (Granola)
- Benjuice
- Benbeans
Animals
- Beagle Ben
- Bengle (Bengal)
- Benobo (Bonobo)
- Benjirafe (Giraffe)
- Benza (Panda)
- Bentiger
- Bearamin
- Benkey (Monkey)
- Benjaguar
- Benfox
- Benguino (Penguin)
- Benimal
- Bentelope
- Benafish
- Benowl
Technology
- Ben 2.0
- Benbot
- Bensla (Tesla)
- Bentel (Intel)
- Benchmark
- Bendroid
- Benmax (Max)
- Ben-OS
- Digital Ben
- Bendows (Windows)
- IPv6Ben
- Benternet
- Cyber-Ben
- Benflix
- Benstation
International Variations of Ben
How "Ben" translates around the world:
| Language | Nickname | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Benito | beh-NEE-toh |
| French | Benoît | ben-WAH |
| Italian | Benedetto | beh-neh-DET-toh |
| German | Benedikt | BEH-neh-dikt |
| Russian | Veniamin | ven-yah-MEEN |
| Hebrew | Binyamin | bin-yah-MEEN |
| Arabic | Benyamin | ben-yah-MEEN |
| Japanese | Benjiro | ben-JEE-roh |
| Chinese | Běn | buhn |
| Greek | Venios | VEN-yos |
| Portuguese | Bento | BEN-too |
| Dutch | Bendt | BENT |
| Swedish | Bengt | BENKT |
| Polish | Benedykt | ben-eh-DIKT |
| Irish | Beineoin | BEN-yon |
| Hindi | Binoy | bi-NOY |
| Korean | Ben-ju | ben-JOO |
| Turkish | Benli | BEN-lee |
| Hungarian | Benedek | BEN-eh-dek |
| Finnish | Pentti | PENT-tee |
Ben Nicknames with Meanings
Each of these nicknames has a special meaning:
Benjamin
From Hebrew, meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south"
Benedict
From Latin "benedictus" meaning "blessed"
Benaiah
Hebrew origin meaning "God has built"
Bennett
Medieval form of Benedict, meaning "blessed"
Benito
Spanish diminutive of Benedict, meaning "blessed"
Benoni
Hebrew for "son of my sorrow"
Benoît
French form of Benedict, meaning "blessed"
Bentley
Old English surname meaning "clearing with bent grass"
Benson
English surname meaning "son of Ben"
Benvolio
Italian origin meaning "good will" (from Romeo and Juliet)
Bendix
Scandinavian variant meaning "blessed day"
Bentham
English place name meaning "bent grass homestead"
Celebrity-Inspired Ben Nicknames
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Finding the Perfect Ben Nickname
With over 300 nicknames to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect moniker for any Ben in your life. Whether you prefer something traditional, funny, themed, or international, these nicknames offer endless possibilities. Remember, the best nickname is one that resonates with the individual's personality and your relationship with them. Feel free to mix and match or even create your own unique Ben nickname combination!
Do you have a favorite Ben nickname that didn't make our list? Or perhaps you've created your own special nickname for a Ben in your life? The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to this versatile name!