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Brandie

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Pronounced BRAN-dee /ˈbræn.di/High

Meaning: A spelling of Brandy, from the word brandy (via Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine') used as a name, and sometimes a feminine of Brandon. A warm 1970s-80s classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm retro classic: Brandie spells Brandy, from 'burnt wine' (said 'BRAN-dee'). Cheerful and nostalgic.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Dutch
MeaningA spelling of Brandy, from the word brandy (via Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine') used as a name, and sometimes a feminine of Brandon. A warm 1970s-80s classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#12345 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,838

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219562024

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

Brandie spells Brandy, from the drink brandy (via Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine'), also read as a feminine of Brandon. A cheerful retro-classic, it reads nostalgic - uncommon in the U.S. today (said 'BRAN-dee').

It appears rarely now, a favorite past its late-century peak. Rare, warm, and nostalgic.

Did you know? Brandie is a spelling of Brandy, a word-name from brandy (Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine'), and sometimes a feminine of Brandon - a warm, nostalgic 1970s-80s favorite (said 'BRAN-dee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Brandie — Brandy variant; 'burnt wine' / feminine of Brandon

Variations

BrandyBrandiBrandee

Nicknames

BranBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brandie mean?

Brandie is a spelling of Brandy, from the drink brandy ('burnt wine'), sometimes a feminine of Brandon.

How do you pronounce Brandie?

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

Is Brandie a boy or girl name?

Brandie is a girl's name.

How popular is Brandie?

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

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