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Miranda

mi-RAN-də

Popularity

#622

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

114,730

Peak Year

#5,984 in 1995

First Recorded

1881

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Miranda is a Latin name meaning "admirable" or "wonderful." It was coined by William Shakespeare for a character in *The Tempest*.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Miranda Kerr

    Australian model and businesswoman.

  • Miranda Richardson

    English actress known for her character roles.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CharmingIntelligentCreativeOptimistic

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