# Bennett

/ˈbɛnət/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bennett
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a common English family name. You might see it used as a first name for boys or girls too.

For teachers: a surname of English and Old French origin, derived from the medieval name Benedict. It is also used as a masculine or feminine given name.

## Examples

- Mr. Bennett is our new history teacher.
- The Bennett family has lived in this small coastal village for over three generations.
- In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, the Bennett household is defined by the distinct personalities of the five sisters and their parents' differing social priorities.

## Usage notes

- When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.

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