Benj.
Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Given Name
| Stands for | Benjamin |
|---|---|
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
Benj. stands for Benjamin, a given name abbreviation.
Truncated form of Benjamin found in old documents, almanacs, city directories, ledgers and signatures. It was especially common in 18th- and 19th-century American records, where the biblical name was popular.
Example: Benj. Hale, cordwainer, is listed at 12 Front Street in the 1820 city directory.
Usage notes
Unlike contractions such as Wm., Benj. is a truncation: the end of the name is simply cut off. Benjamin Franklin himself usually signed "B. Franklin." Old Testament names like Benjamin were popular in colonial America. A variant form is Benjn.