Benedick Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Benedick Name at a Glance

Name	Benedick
Meaning	A variant of Benedict, meaning blessed, given to a Shakespearian character in the play Much Ado About Nothing.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Benedick Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Benedick means “A variant of Benedict, meaning blessed, given to a Shakespearian character in the play Much Ado About Nothing”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Benedick Name Origin

Our database records Benedick under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Benedick a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Benedick is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Benedick

When considering Benedick for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.