premise: Benny Bell (born Benjamin Samberg or Benjamin Zamberg, March 21, 1906 – July 6, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter who reached popularity in the 1940s, with a comeback in the 1970s. He is particularly remembered for his risqué but cheerfully optimistic songs.
hypothesis: Benny was a nickname.
reason: His birth name is Benjamin, but he was known as Benny which makes it a nickname