Miranda
Meaning of Miranda
Miranda is a beautiful female name pronounced as muh-RAN-duh or mi-RAN-duh in English (/mərˈandə/). This classic name has stood the test of time, boasting a rich history dating back to the 1880s. Over the years, Miranda has had its ups and downs in popularity but always maintained a steady presence. Its peak came around 1995 when it reached a rank of 57 with an occurrence of 5978 newborns named Miranda in that year in the United States.
While traditionally spelled as Miranda, there are also variations of this name including Mira and Mandy. These alternatives offer more personalized options for parents looking to give their daughters a name with historical roots yet adaptable to modern times.
Whether you prefer its full form or one of its shorter versions, Miranda offers beauty, elegance, and versatility all wrapped into one memorable name. With such qualities, it's no surprise that this name continues to be loved by many parents across generations.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as mi-RAN-duh (/mɪˈrandə/)
American English
- Pronunced as muh-RAN-duh (/mərˈandə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Miranda
| Miranda Leigh Lambert is an award-winning American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist, known for her solo career and as a member of the Pistol Annies. |
| Miranda July is a versatile American artist known for her work in film, fiction, digital presentations, and live performance art. |
| Miranda Kerr is an Australian model and businesswoman known for her work with Victoria's Secret and her own organic skincare brand, KORA Organics. |
| Miranda Cosgrove is a successful American actress and singer, known for her work in television and for being the highest-paid child actor in 2012. |
| Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke is a multi-talented English actress, comedian, and writer known for her work in BBC sitcoms and her contributions to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. |
| Miranda Otto is an Australian actress known for her roles in independent and major studio films, with a career that began at the age of 18. |
| Miranda Jane Richardson is a versatile English actress known for her work in television, film, and theater. |
| Miranda Tapsell is a prominent Larrakia Aboriginal Australian actress known for her roles in The Sapphires, Love Child, and Wolf Creek. |
| Miranda Jane Seymour is an accomplished English literary critic, novelist, and biographer, known for her insightful works on figures such as Robert Graves and Mary Shelley. |
| Miranda Rae Mayo is an American television actress known for her roles in Blood & Oil and Chicago Fire. |
| Miranda Garrison is a renowned American actress, dancer, and choreographer, celebrated for her work in film choreography. |
| Miranda Lee Richards is an American singer-songwriter known for her folk and psychedelic rock music. |
| Miranda Martino is a renowned Italian singer and actress. |
| Miranda Bodenhöfer is a Chilean ballet dancer and actress, recognized for her performance in the Spanish film The Dancer and the Thief. |
| Miranda Melville is an American race walker who represented the United States in the 2016 Olympic Games and competed in the women's 20 kilometers walk event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics. |
