Benning

German

"son of Bernhard"

Benning Origin and Meaning

The name Benning is a boy's name of German origin meaning "son of Bernhard".

Conjures up the military image of Fort Benning in Georgia — or the surname of actress Annette.

Famous People Named Benning

• Benning Wentworth colonial governor of New Hampshire

The name Benning in Pop Culture

• Benning Dorton character from the YA sci,fi book The Dreamwalker by Shelly Jarvis