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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named after the drink brandy; also used as a feminine form of Brandon
- Origin
- English (word name, ultimately Dutch)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- BRAN-dee
Brandy is an English word name, ultimately Dutch, taken from the drink of the same name. It's also used as a feminine form of Brandon. It's pronounced BRAN-dee.
Meaning & Origin of Brandy
Meaning: Named after the drink brandy; also used as a feminine form of Brandon.
Origin: English (word name, ultimately Dutch).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Brandy
BRAN-deeIPA /ˈbrændi/
Popularity of Brandy
Brandy peaked at #37 in 1978, when 6,699 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #3221, with 49 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Brandy mean?
Named after the drink brandy; also used as a feminine form of Brandon. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Brandy?
Brandy is pronounced BRAN-dee (IPA: /ˈbrændi/).
Is Brandy a popular name right now?
Brandy peaked at #37 in 1978 and is ranked #3221 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1942–2024.)
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