| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Latin |
| Meaning | "Blessed" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Bennett, Benoit |
Benedict is a patronymic surname, referring to the given name Benedict, which comes from the Latin word meaning "blessed". The name was popularized by Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict and thereby of Western Monasticism (Benedictine).