Brandy

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Brandy is derived from the English word for a spirit made from distilled wine, which was originally called "brandywine." As a name, Brandy is thought to evoke feelings of warmth, comfort, and pleasantness.
Pronunciation
BRAN-dee
Brandy is pronounced BRAN-dee.
Popularity
Brandy is a name that is most commonly used in the United States. In recent years, it has not been as popular as it once was and is now ranked outside of the top 1000 names for girls.

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Brandy Name meanings & History

The name Brandy is derived from the English word for a spirit made from distilled wine, which was originally called "brandywine." As a name, Brandy is thought to evoke feelings of warmth, comfort, and pleasantness. From the English word brandy for the alcoholic drink. It is ultimately from Dutch brandewijn "burnt wine". It has been in use as a given name since the 1960s. Brandy is a name that can be used for both girls and boys, however, it is more commonly used for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Brandy: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Brandy:

B: Bashful,Brains,Bountiful,Beauty

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

A: Angry,Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious

N: Nice,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nervous,Neat,Neurosis,Nagging

D: Daddy,Determined,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful,Domestic

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Brandy is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Brandy include American singer Brandy Norwood and American actress Brandy Ledford.

2.) Brandy (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Gorse hill

Other Forms: Brandee, Brandi, Brandie


3.) Brandy (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: "Brandy" is a name derived from the English word for a strong alcoholic spirit made from fermented fruit. As a name, it is sometimes given in reference to the drink and its associations with warmth, comfort, and relaxation.

Pronunciation: BRAN-dee
BRAN-dee.


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Description: "Brandy" is a name derived from the English word for a strong alcoholic spirit made from fermented fruit. As a name, it is sometimes given in reference to the drink and its associations with warmth, comfort, and relaxation. Diminutive of Brandon. Brandy is primarily used as a female given name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Brandy include Brandy Norwood, an American R&B singer and actress, and Brandy Engle, an American model and actress.

4.) Brandy (Female)

Usage: Dutch

Meanings: (Dutch) after-dinner drink; fun-loving

Other Forms: Bran, Brande, Brandea, Brandee, Brandeli, Brandi, Brandye, Brandyn, Brani


5.) BRANDY (Female)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Derived from brandy, which denotes an alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or from fermented fruit juice. Var: Brandee, Brandey, Brandi, Brandie. (BRAN- DEE)


6.) Brandy (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) firebrand; bold; brandy drink

Other Forms: Brand, Brandee, Brandey, Brandi, Brandie


7.) BRANDY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from brandy, which denotes an alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or from fermented fruit juice. Var: Brandee, Brandey, Brandi, Brandie. (BRAN-DEE)


8.) Brandy (Female)

Usage: Dutch

Meanings: (Dutch) an after-dinner drink made from distilled wine.

Other Forms: Bradys, Brand, Brandace, Brandaise, Brandala, Brandeli, Brandell, Brandy-Lee, Brandy-Leigh, Brandye, Brandylee, Brandysa, Brandyse, Brandyss, Brandyssa, Brandysse, Brann, Brantley, Branyell, Brendy


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