Brandy

Meaning of Brandy

It comes directly from the English word for the alcoholic spirit distilled from wine. The word itself is derived from Dutch, meaning 'burnt wine'.

Brandy has English word name roots — browse every English word name baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brandy

After ranking as high as #400 in 2000, Brandy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brandy

• Brandy Norwood
  Grammy-winning singer, actress, icon
• Brandy Clark
  Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter
• Brandy Johnson
  Olympic silver medalist gymnast
• Brandy Ledford
  Actress, model, 'Baywatch' star
• Brandy Kuentzel
  'The Apprentice' winner, lawyer

Questions about the name Brandy

What does the name Brandy mean?

Brandy means it comes directly from the english word for the alcoholic spirit distilled from wine. the word itself is derived from dutch, meaning 'burnt wine', and it comes from English word name origins.

Is Brandy a boy's or a girl's name?

Brandy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Brandy?

Brandy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Brandy most popular?

Brandy peaked at #400 in 2000.