Bennet is an English language surname and, less commonly, a given name.
Bennet is an Anglo-Norman English surname with Norman roots, from the medieval personal name Benedict (from the Latin Benedictus, 'blessed').
In the 12th century, it became a common given name throughout Europe due to the popularity of St Benedict (c. 480 – c. 543).
The Latin form of the name was found in England, alongside versions derived from the Old French forms Beneit and Benoit, which was common among the Normans.
Notable people with the surname include: Fictional characters with the surname include: