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Brandi

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Pronounced BRAN-dee /ˈbræn.di/High

Meaning: -i spelling of Brandy — from the word brandy (Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt/distilled wine')Medium

In 30 seconds: Warm and retro: Brandi spells Brandy — from the word for the amber spirit (Dutch 'burnt wine') — with a sunny -i. Cheerful and breezy.
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Origin MediumDutch, English
Meaning-i spelling of Brandy — from the word brandy (Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt/distilled wine')
U.S. rank (2025)#4785 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 101,906

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119492025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brandi is an -i spelling of Brandy — from the word brandy, Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt/distilled wine'. A cheerful, retro word-name, it peaked in the 1970s-80s.

It registers thinly today. Rare, brandy-spirit at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Brandy comes from Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt (distilled) wine' — the amber spirit; Brandi gives the 1970s favorite a peppy -i spelling (singer Brandy too).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Brandy — word origin

Variations

BrandyBrandieBrandee

Nicknames

Bran

Famous Bearers

  • ★Brandi Chastain (1968-)
    American soccer player who scored the winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women's World Cup
  • ★Brandi Carlile (1981-)
    American singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner known for The Story
  • ★Brandi Glanville (1972-)
    American television personality and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member

If you like Brandi…

Brandy— the standard spelling
Teddi— another English name
Indi— a similarly popular pick
Randi— shares the -di ending
Madi— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brandi mean?

Brandi spells Brandy, from the word for the amber spirit (Dutch 'burnt wine').

How do you pronounce Brandi?

It's said BRAN-dee /ˈbræn.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brandi a boy or girl name?

Brandi is a girl's name.

How popular is Brandi?

Brandi is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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