Benennens

Benennens is a name that occurs in limited European contexts as a surname and as a fictional placename in speculative writing.

Etymology and linguistics: The form resembles Germanic word formation; it echoes the German noun Benennung, meaning designation or naming. However, Benennens is not a standard attested word in modern German, and its exact origin remains uncertain.

As a surname: Benennens is uncommon. When it does appear, it is typically in Western Europe and may be found in historical records and genealogical databases, though documentation is sparse and no widely recognized figures bearing the name are known.

In fiction and world-building: The name is occasionally used as the placename of a rural municipality or valley in invented geographies, often with a sense of tradition or craft.

In onomastic research, Benennens illustrates how unlikely letter combinations can arise in naming practices and be repurposed in fiction.