Brandy (given name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈbrændi/ BRAN-dee |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | English |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Brandon, Brandi, Brandie |
Brandy is a feminine given name. It is possible that the name is derived from the Dutch language brandewijn, meaning "burned wine" (i.e. the alcoholic drink brandy), or "brandewine"; however, it is more likely a feminine form of Brandon.[1]
People
- Brandie Burton (b. 1972), an American professional golfer
- Brandy Johnson (b. 1973), an American gymnast and stuntwoman
- Brandy Ledford, an American actress and model
- W. T. "Brandy" McCain, an American politician
- Brandy Norwood, an American singer and actress
- Brande Roderick, an American model and actress
- Greg "Brandy" Alexander (b. 1965), an Australian rugby league player
- Jim "Brandy" Brandstatter, an American football player and broadcaster
Fictional characters
- Brandy Alexander, a major character in the 1999 novel Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
- Brandy Harrington, a title character of the animated television series Brandy & Mr. Whiskers
- Brandi, the character portrayed by Nia Long in the 1991 film, Boyz n the Hood
See also
- Brandi, a given name or surname
References
- ^ "Brandy". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) The webpage cited the following book for the given name "Brandy": Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press.
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