Brenda
BREN-duh
Popularity
#1139
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
610,451
Peak Year
#24,394 in 1957
First Recorded
1897
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Brenda is of Norse origin. It likely derived from the Old Norse 'brandr', meaning 'sword' or 'blaze'. It gained popularity in the 20th century.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Brenda Lee
American singer famous for her Christmas song.
Brenda Vaccaro
American actress known for stage and screen work.
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