Brenda
Meaning of Brenda
Brenda is a female name that is pronounced as BREN-duh (/ˈbrɛndə/) in both American English and British English. It is a variation of the name Brendan and can also be spelled as Brendah.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, Brenda has been a moderately popular name over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 1200-1300 in terms of occurrence. However, it had its peak popularity in the 1960s when it was among the top 25 names for baby girls.
While Brenda may not be as commonly chosen today as it once was, it still holds historical significance and has been enjoyed by many parents over the decades. If you're looking for a classic name with a touch of vintage charm, Brenda might just be the perfect choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BREN-duh (/ˈbrɛndə/)
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Notable People Named Brenda
| Brenda Song is an American actress known for her roles in Disney Channel original films and series such as The Suite Life and Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. |
| Brenda Lee, also known as "Little Miss Dynamite," is an American singer who achieved her first Billboard hit at the age of 12 and is best known for her rockabilly, pop, country, and Christmas music, including the timeless hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." |
| Brenda Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond - Baroness Brenda Marjorie Hale of Richmond is a prominent British judge who served as the President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2020. |
| Brenda Zlamany is an American artist known for her postmodern approach to portraiture, gaining attention for her confrontational subject matter and psychological insight in her work. |
| Brenda Feigen is an American feminist activist, film producer, and attorney. |
| Brenda Martinez is an American middle-distance runner and Olympian, known for winning a silver medal in the 800 meters at the 2013 IAAF World Championships and setting world records in the Distance Medley Relay. |
| Brenda Jackson is a pioneering American novelist known for her contemporary multicultural romance novels, and she was the first African-American author to have a novel published as part of the Silhouette Desire line. |
| Brenda Lawrence is a former U.S. representative from Michigan's 14th congressional district and a prominent member of the Democratic Party. |
| Brenda Lewis was an accomplished American operatic soprano, known for her roles in world premieres by American composers and her performances at the New York City Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. |
| Brenda Strong is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as Desperate Housewives, Scorch, and The Help. |
| Brenda Chapman is an accomplished American animator, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and director, known for directing The Prince of Egypt and co-directing Brave, making her the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. |
| Brenda Fricker is an award-winning Irish actress known for her roles in films such as My Left Foot, Home Alone 2, and Veronica Guerin. |
| Brenda Edwards - Brenda Claudina Susan Edwards is a multi-talented English entertainer known for her appearances on The X Factor, Loose Women, and Songs of Praise. |
| Brenda Nokuzola Fassie, also known as MaBrrr, was a renowned South African singer, songwriter, and activist, celebrated as the "Queen of African Pop" and "Madonna of The Townships". |
| Brenda K. Starr, originally known for her R&B, dance, and pop music, is an American singer and songwriter who later gained fame in salsa-based music and freestyle music in the 1980s. |
