Brandy

/bran-dee/

girl

American

Common

medium

Meaning

Burnt wine; a type of alcoholic drink

At a glance

Origin: American
Gender: girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity: Common
Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Originally a Dutch word, 'brandewijn', meaning 'burnt wine', which refers to the distillation process. The name became popular in English-speaking countries as a given name in the mid-20th century, particularly after the song 'Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)' by Looking Glass in 1972.