The nameBengt
Bengt is a Swedish boy's name, a form of Benedict. It was given in Norway mostly in the early 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Swedish
- Feast day
Meaning
Bengt comes from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
Origin
Swedish, of Latin origin.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the early 1960s. In France, Benoît is preferred.
Popularity of the name Bengt
Bengt in Norway
1963peak year (62 births)
1,736babies named Bengt in Norway since 1945
Bengt was most popular in Norway in the 1960s, with 539 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Bengt. Half of all babies named Bengt in Norway were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Bengt in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bengt mean?
Bengt comes from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
What is the origin of the name Bengt?
Swedish, of Latin origin.
Is Bengt a girl's or a boy's name?
Bengt is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Bengt?
Variants and related names of Bengt include Benoît.