Brenda name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 11th, 2023

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Norse, English and Irish

Usage: English, Irish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Brenda

b-ren-da

Meaning: Little Raven, Beacon on the Hill, Burning, Feminine of Brendan, Sword, Torch, Flame, Struggle, Fire and Prince

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What does Brenda mean?
Variations of Brenda
How popular is Brenda?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Brenda
Sibling Names for Brenda
Famous People Named Brenda
Lists having Brenda

What does Brenda mean?

This classic name has a long and interesting history, and it’s sure to make your little one stand out from the crowd.

Brenda is a name of Celtic origin and it means “sword” or “fiery torch”.

The name is derived from the Old Irish word “bran”, which means “raven”. This is an appropriate name for a little one who is brave and bold!

Brenda has been popular for centuries, but it really hit its stride in the 20th century.

It’s been a top-100 name in the United States since the 1950s, and it’s been a top-10 name since the 1970s! It’s also been popular in the United Kingdom since the 1950s.

There are plenty of famous people who share the name Brenda, including actress Brenda Blethyn, singer Brenda Lee, and actress Brenda Vaccaro.

There are also plenty of characters who share the name, including the title character of the classic sitcom “The Golden Girls”.

If you’re looking for a classic name with an interesting history, Brenda is the perfect choice! This timeless name is sure to make your little one stand out from the crowd.

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How do I pronounce Brenda?

Two syllabled Brenda is pronounced as b-ren-da. br(e)-nda is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Brenda

Brandea, Brandan, Brandy, Brandon, Brendan, Brenie, Branda, Brand, Brandr, Brandall, Bradys, Brandylee, Braddon, Brandonjames, Bréanainn, Brendanus, Brandi

Names that rhyme with Brenda

How popular is the name Brenda?

Brenda was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 609201 babies have been given the given name in 181 years. When at its peak in 1961, it ranked 11st when 24321 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 181 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 33 times Also, a popular name in France with over 4224 new-borns have been given the name since 1953.

When at the peak of its usage in 1995, the moniker grabbed the 109th spot and 647 baby girls were given the name. Additionally, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 12 times

Brenda used to be a common name in Ireland, first appeared in 1964 and over 2293 babies have been given the name in 44 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1965,. After 44 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In New South Wales, Brenda was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 615 babies.

When at its peak in 1962,. After 7 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In Belgium, Brenda is a familiar name where it had been in use since for 16 from 1995 to 2010 and had secured the place in top 200 names.

In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 159 on girl names chart when 75 babies were given the name Brenda. Over 484 people have been named Brenda in Belgium.

Also, during its short run of just 10 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1964, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 55 on girl names chart when 70 babies were given the name Brenda.

There are over 507 babies that have been given the name Brenda in Queensland.

Brenda is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 183 babies in England and Wales have been named Brenda. However things change on global perspective, Brenda is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, Kenya and England.

Also the baby name is popular in Canada, Uganda, Guatemala, Malawi, Zambia, Philippines, South Africa, Honduras, Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Australia, Ghana, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Mozambique, Tanzania, Peru, Venezuela, Scotland, Chile, Rwanda, New Zealand and Wales.

As per our findings, over 1930000 people has been named Brenda globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			1011	255
2017			912	290
2016			840	338
2015			802	349
2014			732	382

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Brenda in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	23	6891	766
	0	0	0	111
	0	23	185	53
	0	23	37	102
	0	0	117	0

Numerological aspects of Brenda

You are independent and capable to provide for you and your family. You are a disciplined person is what number 8 as your expression number as to say about you. You are co-operative, caring and courteous individual. In order to gain more than you already have, you need to take uncalculated risks and see where they take you. You are a guardian angel for life for those loyal to you. In order to achieve great things and become the influencer you always dreamed to be, you have to pay attention to people because believe it or not, they play their part in a person's career success.

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Monique - Used chiefly in Finnish and Norwegian preeminent, Monique means "Monk or Recluse" is a gender-neutral name is originated from Greek and Old Greek. Preeminent Monique ranked at 462 position in 2004 on the list of baby girl names in United States
Nora - Renowned and Evergreen unisex name Nora is dominantly used in Czech, Bengali and Arabic has its roots in Latin, Greek and Old Provençal, Nora means "Light or Honorable"
Christine means The Anointed One, Beautiful Christian or Disciple of Christ is a unisex name is came from Latin is used notably in Danish, Icelandic and Tamil
Cassidy - Preeminent Cassidy mainly is used in English and Irish, meaning of Cassidy is "Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly or Descendant of Caiside" is a unisex name has its origin in Old Irish and Celtic

Eli - Eli's meaning is My God or The Lord will Help is rooted from Hungarian and English, substantially used in Danish and Yiddish is used as a gender-neutral name

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Sibling Names for Brenda

When it comes to naming your baby, choosing the perfect name can be an exciting yet daunting task. If you have decided on the name Brenda for your little one, you may be wondering what would make a great sibling name to go with it. To help you out, we've compiled a list of potential options that complement Brenda perfectly.

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Famous people named Brenda

Brenda Spencer,
Brenda Davies, Australian actress and stage manager
Brenda Gourley, Vice-Chancellor of the Open University
Brenda Fowlie, journalist and politician
Brenda Bufalino, artist of the tap dance world
Brenda Gilhooly, English comedian
Brenda Walsh, former Canadian sprinter and middle-distance runner
Brenda Niall, Australian biographer
Brenda Ueland, journalist, editor, freelance writer
Brenda Vineyard Runyon,
Brenda Wadworth, British archer
Brenda Starink, former backstroke swimmer from the Netherlands,
Brenda Cannell, current member of the House of Keys for Douglas East
Brenda Epperson, American actress and singer
Brenda Rawnsley, Brenda Mary Rawnsley, Mrs

Brenda Milner, British-Canadian neuropsychologist
Brenda Lee, American performer and the top-charting solo female vocalist of the 1960s
Brenda Fricker, Irish actress of stage and screen
Brenda Fassie, South African anti-apartheid Afropop singer
Brenda Blethyn, English actress
Brenda Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond, British judge and the current President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Brenda Bennett, American singer
Brenda Villa, accomplished American water polo player
Brenda Christian, political figure
Brenda Burnside, former women's boxing "journeywoman"
Brenda Elliott, former politician in Ontario, Canada
Brenda Holloway, recording artist for Motown Records during the 1960s

Brenda Chamberlain, member of the House of Commons of Canada
Brenda Dickson, American actress
Brenda Strong, American actress
Brenda Song, s 2009 cover story on the series stated
Brenda Marshall, Fillipino-born, American film actress
Brenda Vaccaro, American stage, television, and film actress
Brenda K. Starr, to a Jewish American father
Brenda Joyce,
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Brenda Buttner, senior business correspondent and host of 'Bulls & Bears' on Fox News Channel
Brenda de Banzie,
Brenda Bakke, American actress, best known for her roles
Brenda Pye, English portrait painter and landscape artist
Brenda Gibbs, Australian politician

Brenda Raganot, American professional female bodybuilder
Brenda Russell, American singer-songwriter and keyboardist
Brenda Bruce, British actress
Brenda Robertson, Canadian politician and former Senator
Brenda Joyce, American film actress
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Brenda Howard, American bisexual rights activist
Brenda Phillips, member of the national team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics
Brenda Stauffer, former field hockey player from the United States
Brenda Chamberlain, Welsh artist, poet and novelist

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