Brandy (given name)
Brandy is a feminine given name given in reference to the alcoholic beverage or used as a feminine form of Brandon.[1] It came into greater use in the Anglosphere following the release of the 1972 song Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass.[2] Spelling variants include Brandee, Brandi, Brandie, and Brandye.
| Pronunciation | /ˈbrændi/ BRAN-dee |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | English |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Brandon, Brandi, Brandie |
People
- Brandie Burton (b. 1972), an American professional golfer
- Brandy Johnson (b. 1973), an American gymnast and stuntwoman
- Brandy Ledford (b. 1969), an American actress and model
- W. T. "Brandy" McCain (1913-1993), an American politician
- Brandy Norwood (b. 1979), an American singer and actress also mononymously known as Brandy
- Brande Roderick (b. 1974), an American model and actress
- Greg "Brandy" Alexander (b. 1965), an Australian rugby league player
- Jim "Brandy" Brandstatter (b. 1949/1950), 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
- Brandy-Lynn, Cosmo's Ex-Girlfriend from The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder
See also
- Brandi, a given name or surname
References
- Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 37. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
- https://ohbabynames.com/all-baby-names/brandy/
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