The baby name Binnie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BIN-ee (IPA: /ˈbɪni/).
The baby name Binnie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BIN-ee (IPA: /ˈbɪni/).
Binnie is English, Scottish in Origin.
Binnie is an English and Scots diminutive formed with the -ie ending. It arose as a pet form of several names: notably the Scottish Robina, but also Sabina/Albina via Bina, and at times Bernice/Berenice. In Jewish families, it can reflect Hebrew Bina, "understanding." The name also occurs independently, borrowed from the Scottish surname Binny tied to a West Lothian place-name.
The given name saw its heyday in the early 20th century, helped by British performers Binnie Hale and Binnie Barnes, and today reads as a jaunty, vintage nickname-name. Used mostly for girls, it appears across the English-speaking world as either an affectionate nickname or a stand-alone choice. Variants and related forms include Binny, Bini; Robina, Bernice/Berenice, and Bina. Depending on origin, Binnie conveys "bright fame" (from Robina/Robert), "bringing victory" (Berenice), or "understanding" (Hebrew Bina).
Binnie is seldom given. We count 63 recorded uses of it across 17 countries.
| Binnie Barnes Binnie Barnes was a British-American actress known for her roles in films during the 1930s and 1940s. She starred in movies like 'The Private Life of Henry VIII' and 'The Adventures of Marco Polo'. Her versatility allowed her to play both comedic and dramatic roles with ease. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #148 | 4 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #942 | 14 | 5,933 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Binnie is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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