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Updated June 2026
A diminutive of the name Benjamin; also slang for a waistcoat.
“Young Benjy earned top marks in his class.”
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"Benjy" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
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