Benedict

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 (disambiguation), 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 Benedict (1857–1937), American editor, educator, author Erastus C. Benedict (1800–1880), New York politician George G. Benedict (1826–1907), Vermont newspaper editor and Medal of Honor recipient Hester A. Benedict (1838–1921), American poet and writer Heath Benedict (1983–2008), American football player Jacques Benedict (1879–1948), American architect Jim Benedict (born 1961), American baseball executive John Benedict (1649–1729), member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk Sir Julius Benedict (1804–1885), English composer and conductor Moby Benedict (born 1935), American baseball player and coach Paul Benedict (1938–2008), American actor Paul K.