Message: "Benedict" - Behind the Name

Benedict

by Matthew (guest)

9/20/2004, 11:11 AM

I like the name Benedict (also the name of my patron Saint), and I usually see its meaning given as "blessed."
However, the Latin components of the name seem to imply to me a possible meaning of "good speech" (Bene Dictus).
Am I off the mark here?

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Benedict · Matthew · 9/20/2004, 11:11 AM

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