Brenda name meaning
232
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Brenda mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Canada says the name Brenda is of Celtic origin and means "Little Raven, or Sword of Flame (Hebrew Origin)".
- 4 people from all over the world agree the name Brenda is of Hebrew / Spanish origin and means "Sword of flame".
- 3 people from the United States and Tanzania, United Republic of agree the name Brenda is of German / Hebrew origin and means "Flaming sword".
- 4 people from all over the world agree the name Brenda is of Scandinavian origin and means "Sword".
- A submission from Australia says the name Brenda means "Nordic for sword".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Brenda is of Celtic origin and means "Torch or Sword".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Brenda is of Celtic origin and means "Little Raven".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Brenda is of Islamic / Muslim origin and means "that your a little bit smart but your reading progress is great".
- A user from Mexico says the name Brenda is of Irish origin and means "Little Crow".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Brenda means "Breath taking, rolling in God's mercy, enjoying, not afraid of the holy spirit, darling, amazing".
Possibly from Old Norse brandr (“sword”); by folk etymology seen as a feminine form of Brendan. Its use as a nickname for Queen Elizabeth II originated in Private Eye in reaction to a perceived attempt by the royals to appear less distant and upper class.
- A female given name.
- (Britain, humorous) Queen Elizabeth II.
- A rural municipality of Manitoba.
Brenda was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Brenda
Notable Persons Named Brenda
Brenda Song is an actress, singer, spokesperson, film producer, and model. She was most active from 1993 to present. Brenda was born on March 27th, 1988 in Carmichael, California.
Crystal Gayle is a country music, pop music, jazz, and crossover music musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1970 to present. Crystal was given the name Brenda Gail Webb on January 9th, 1951.
Brenda Lee is a rock, roll, pop music, rockabilly, country music, and gospel music musician. She has been prominent since 1955. Brenda was given the name Brenda Mae Tarpley on December 11th, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Brenda was given the name Brenda Ann Spencer on April 3rd, 1962 in San Diego, California.
Brenda Strong is an actress, narrator, and actor. She has been prominent since 1985. Brenda was given the name Brenda Lee Strong on March 25th, 1960 in Brightwood, Oregon, U.S.
Brenda Blethyn is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1980. Brenda was given the name Brenda Anne Bottle on February 20th, 1946 in Ramsgate, Kent, England.
- Brenda VaccaroActor
- Brenda FrickerActress
- Brenda MarshallActress
- Brenda RomeroGame Design
- Brenda FassieMusician
- The Baroness Hale of RichmondBarrister
- Brenda RussellMusician
- Brenda SykesActor
- Brenda VenusAuthor
- Brenda MilnerScientist
- Brenda Doreen Mignon de BanzieActor
- Brenda L. LawrenceMember of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Bria ValenteSinging
- Brenda HollowayMusician
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Brenda | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 76.29% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 11.64% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 9.48% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Brenda
People with the last name Brenda are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Brenda
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