Brenda
/ˈbɹɛndə/ · name
Meaning
- A former rural municipality of Manitoba.
- Queen Elizabeth II.
- A female given name.
Etymology / origin
Possibly from Old Norse brandr (“sword”); by folk etymology seen as a feminine form of Brendan. Its use as a nickname for Queen Elizabeth II originated in Private Eye in reaction to a perceived attempt by the royals to appear less distant and upper class.
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