Brandy
Dutch · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Brandy
The given name 'Brandy' is a modern English name derived from the Dutch word *brandewijn* ("burnt wine"), referring to the distilled spirit, and thus carries no inherent meaning beyond the beverage.
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Etymology
The given name 'Brandy' is a modern English name derived from the Dutch word *brandewijn* ("burnt wine"), referring to the distilled spirit, and thus carries no inherent meaning beyond the beverage. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no religious significance; it gained popularity as a feminine name in the mid-20th century, notably after the 1972 song "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass.
Brandy currently ranks #3,072 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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