Brandie

Updated: November 8, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Brandie is an alternative spelling of the baby name Brandy. The name was pretty popular during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, but it has since fallen off the list of the top 1,000 names for girls in the United States. The word name has English and Dutch roots, and it pairs well with both traditional and unique middle names.

Meaning of the name Brandie:

English: Burnt wine
Dutch: Burnt wine

Origin of the name Brandie:

Brandie is derived from brandy, which is an English word for a type of liquor made from distilled wine. The word comes from the Dutch word “brandewijn.”

Symbolism of the name Brandie:

Because it's an adult beverage, Brandie doesn't really have any symbolism that you might attach to a new baby. However, new parents may choose the name because they are fans of the drink or maybe they enjoyed some on the night their little one was conceived.

Style of the name Brandie:

Modern

Gender of the name Brandie:

Girls

Pronunciation of the name Brandie:

BRAN-dee

Number of syllables in the name Brandie:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Brandie:

The baby name Brandie evokes images of someone who is a great communicator and enjoys self-expression.

Alternative spellings for the name Brandie:

Brandy
Brandi
Brandee
Brandey
Brandeigh

Nicknames for the name Brandie:

Bran
Brie
Bree
Dee

Popularity of the name Brandie:

According to the Social Security Administration, Brandie was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States between 1971 and 1996. It was most popular in 1983 when it ranked at 291, and it last ranked at number 843 in 1996.