Benoit
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A French form of Benedict, meaning “blessed.”
Meaning
Benoit is the French form of Benedict, ultimately from Latin benedictus, meaning “blessed.” The excerpts also place it alongside related forms like Benoite and Benedict, reinforcing the same blessing-based etymology.
Origin
FrenchLatinmasculine
Fun fact
It shows up in the same family as Benedict, Benito, and Benoite, all tied to the same “blessed” root.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, A list of Christian names, their derivatives, nicknames and equivalents in several languages.