Miranda
Meaning of Miranda
Miranda dances off the tongue like a breeze in a citrus grove, and that sparkle is no accident—the name comes from the Latin “mirandus,” meaning “worthy of wonder.” First brought to life by Shakespeare’s gentle island heroine in The Tempest, Miranda has since sailed into courts (think “Miranda Rights”) and even the cosmos, lending her name to one of Uranus’s moons. She carries an easy elegance that feels both classic and contemporary, dipping in and out of America’s Top-100 list through the ’90s before gliding to a quieter but still steady rhythm today. Parents love that she offers lively nicknames—Mira, Andi, Randie—while keeping her full-length grace for formal moments. In Spanish-speaking circles, Miranda’s Latin roots shine even brighter, rolling off the tongue with a warm “ah” like a quick sunrise. All in all, she’s a name that tells a child: “You’re meant to amaze,” a tiny trumpet blast announcing a life full of possibility.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as mi-RAN-duh (/mɪˈrandə/)
American English
- Pronunced as muh-RAN-duh (/mərˈandə/)
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Notable People Named Miranda
| Miranda Lambert is an American country singer who holds the record for the most Academy of Country Music Awards in history. |
| Miranda July is an American filmmaker, writer, and artist known for her diverse work across film, literature, and performance art. |
| Miranda May Kerr is an Australian model renowned as a Victoria's Secret Angel, who also founded the organic skincare brand KORA Organics and authored a self-help book. |
| Miranda Cosgrove is an acclaimed American actress, singer, and producer who rose to fame as a teen idol with record-breaking earnings and multiple awards. |
| Miranda Hart is an English actress, comedian, and writer acclaimed for her award-winning BBC sitcom "Miranda." |
| Miranda Otto is an Australian actress from a family of actors who began her career in 1986 and made her major film debut in "Emma's War." |
| Miranda Jane Richardson is an English actress known for her roles in film, television, and theatre. |
| Miranda Tapsell is a Larrakia Aboriginal Australian actress best known for her role in "The Sapphires" and for co-writing and starring in "Top End Wedding." |
| Miranda Jane Seymour is an English literary critic and biographer known for her works on figures like Robert Graves and Mary Shelley, and she is the mother of writer Merlin Sinclair. |
| Miranda Rae Mayo is an American actress known for playing Lacey Briggs on Blood and Oil and Stella Kidd on Chicago Fire. |
| Miranda Garrison is an American actress, dancer, and choreographer renowned for her film choreography. |
| Miranda Lee Richards is a celebrated American singer-songwriter. |
| Miranda Martino is an Italian singer and actress. |
| Miranda Bodenhöfer is a Chilean ballet dancer and actress, celebrated for her role in the Spanish film "The Dancer and the Thief." |
| Miranda Melville is an American race walker who placed 34th in the women's 20k event at the 2016 Olympics. |
