What is the origin of the name Brenda?

Brenda is a name of Scandinavian origin.

How popular is the name Brenda?

In 2023, 212 babies were named Brenda in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Brenda is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 212 ↘

All-Time Total: 608,292

Peak Year: 1957

Brenda is of Old Norse origin, derived from the name Brandr, meaning "sword" or "torch."

Brenda Lee - Singer known for "I'm Sorry" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."
Brenda Song - Actress from "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody."
Brenda Blethyn - Actress known for "Secrets & Lies" and "Pride & Prejudice."
Brenda Vaccaro - Actress recognized for her work in film and TV.
Brenda Fassie - South African singer known as the "Queen of African Pop."
Brenda Fricker - Actress known for "My Left Foot" and "Home Alone 2."
Brenda Marshall - Actress from classic Hollywood films like "The Sea Hawk."
Brenda Strong - Actress known for "Desperate Housewives" and "Supergirl."
Brenda Benet - Actress known for her roles in soap operas.
Brenda Buttner - Journalist and host on Fox News Channel.

Girl names closely related to Brenda

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Boy names closely related to Brenda

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Names with similar meaning to Brenda

Brando

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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