Benedict (surname)
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). People with the surname Benedict * Bertram Benedict (c. 1892–1978), American author and editor * Brooks Benedict (1896–1968), American actor of the silent and sound film era *Bruce Benedict (born 1955), American former professional baseball player, coach and scout *Burton Benedict (1923-2010), American anthropologist * Charles Benedict (other), multiple people *Cleve Benedict (born 1935), U.S. Representative from West Virginia 2nd District, 1981–1983 *Clare Benedict (1870–1961), American author *Clint Benedict (1892–1976), Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender * Dirk Benedict (pseudonym, born 1945), American actor *Ed Benedict (1912–2006), American animator and layout artist *Emma Lee ...
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