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The baby name Brandy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbræn.di/ (BRAN-dee).

Brandy is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈbræn.di/ (BRAN-dee)

What is the meaning of the name Brandy ?

The baby name Brandy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbræn.di/ (BRAN-dee).

Brandy is English in Origin.

Brandy is a modern English given name taken from the beverage name; the beverage term comes via Dutch brandewijn, “burnt wine,” describing distilled wine. As a given name, it emerged in mid-20th-century America, aligning with color- and spirit-inspired names. Its meaning is typically interpreted literally - “brandy, distilled wine” - or more figuratively as warmth, amber richness, and spirited charm.

The name surged in the 1970s, boosted by the hit song “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass; continued visibility came from R&B singer Brandy Norwood in the 1990s. Usage has since declined but remains familiar. Common variants and spellings include Brandi, Brandie, Brandee, and Brandie; diminutives are rare. Related surnames or masculine forms like Brandon and Brandan are etymologically separate despite surface similarity.

Brandy has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Brandy

Brandy Norwood Actor · Born 1979 · United States Brandy Norwood is an American singer and actress, best known for her hit song 'The Boy Is Mine' and her role as Moesha in the TV series of the same name. She also starred in the film 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer'. Brandy Ledford Actor · Born 1969 · United States Brandy Ledford is an American actress best known for her role as Doyle in the TV series Andromeda. She also gained recognition for her work in Baywatch Hawaii, where she played Dawn Masterton. Born in 1969, Brandy has had a diverse career in television and film.

Brandy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT 0 #12 1 399
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BW Girls 0 #145 7 4,216
CR 0 #145 14 5,526
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
Sweden Girls 2005 #158 2 1,186
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
NA Girls 0 #211 14 7,146
JM Girls 0 #226 34 7,507
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Girls 2020 #277 7 2,919
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #281 9 8,139
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
GT 0 #302 13 5,948
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
GH Girls 0 #313 12 6,973
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CN Girls 0 #333 17 8,829
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PH Boys 0 #374 10 11,440
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
OM Girls 0 #384 13 15,987
France Girls 2020 #392 3 3,215
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
BO 0 #404 5 6,868
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
CM Girls 0 #431 110 11,671
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
GT Boys 0 #436 39 7,625
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
CR Girls 0 #456 77 11,342
PA Girls 0 #463 19 9,861
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
GT Girls 0 #493 13 7,500
PA Boys 0 #497 9 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CM Boys 0 #512 39 12,054
HK Boys 0 #513 15 12,905
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
AE Girls 0 #543 11 20,968
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
BO Girls 0 #585 27 9,488
HK Girls 0 #595 21 16,104
BO Boys 0 #614 9 9,244
AR Girls 0 #625 6 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
CL Boys 0 #653 13 13,390
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
PE Boys 0 #669 217 14,506
SG Boys 0 #686 12 17,960
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
NG Girls 0 #689 98 15,093
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #823 16 4,949
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #868 49 8,487
United States Boys 2024 #881 12 7,044
NG Boys 0 #900 52 16,906
CO Boys 0 #901 20 15,656
PE Girls 0 #906 38 14,861
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
NL Girls 0 #910 46 5,933
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
MX Boys 0 #938 45 16,355
NL Boys 0 #938 14 5,873
MY Girls 0 #953 42 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #968 16 5,561
ZA Girls 0 #987 155 25,928
CO Girls 0 #995 84 16,140
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,084 100 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,084 28 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,121 58 25,619
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,415 32 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,447 25 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,589 26 28,008

Brandy is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
France
United States
AE
AO

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People also ask about Brandy

Brandy is predominantly a girl's name.
Brandy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbræn.di/ (BRAN-dee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brandi, Brandie, Brandee and Brande.
Yes — Brandy ranked #158 in Sweden in 2005, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Brandy ranks highest in Sweden (#158 in 2005).
Brandy's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #298 in 2010 to #277 in 2020 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Brandy are in our database, including Brandy Norwood (Actor), Brandy Ledford (Actor).