Miranda

Miranda is a feminine first name that carries the meaning 'the Admirable' or 'the Wonderful.' The name is derived from the Latin gerundive mirandus, -a, -um, which means 'worthy of admiration.' The name was likely created by William Shakespeare for the character Miranda in his 1611 play 'The Tempest.'

What does the name Miranda mean?

The name Miranda, feminine in gender, means 'the Admirable' or 'the Wonderful' and comes from the Latin gerundive mirandus, -a, -um, which means 'worthy of admiration.' The name was first documented in the late 17th century. It is particularly common in the English-speaking world, but also in Albania. Notable bearers of the name include American actress Miranda Cosgrove, Australian model Miranda Kerr, and Australian actress Miranda Otto. There are various variants of the name, including Maranda, Marinda, Mirande, Mirandola, Mirinda, and Myranda, as well as affectionate forms like Mira, Mirandolina, Randa, Randi, Randie, and Randy.

Where does the name Miranda come from?

The first name Miranda has Latin roots and means 'the Admirable' or 'the Wonderful.' The Latin

How do you pronounce Miranda?

The pronunciation of Miranda is rhythmic and clearly structured, with three to four syllables. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Mi-ran-da' [miˈʁanda]. It begins with a bright I sound that conveys a sense of lightness. The consonant combination '-nd-' provides structure in the middle part, while the open A at the end radiates warmth. Overall, Miranda conveys an elegant, feminine, and harmonious sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Miranda is a fairly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,630th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 1995 when it stood at 191. In the last ten years, Miranda has been used as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,681st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 1,524th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anda / Andi / Didi / Iran / Janda / Mi / Mi-Mie / Mia / Mimi / Minda / Mira / Miri / Miry / Randa / Randi

Famous people

• Jose Antonio de Miranda Da Silva (footballer from Brazil)
• Marcio Miranda Freitas Rocha da Silva (footballer from Brazil)
• Miranda (astronomy) (moon of the planet Uranus)
• Miranda (character) (character in 'The Tempest' by William Shakespeare)
• Miranda (beverage) (orange soda by Pepsi)
• Miranda Bailey (character from Grey's Anatomy)
• Miranda Borman (British actress)
• Miranda Campa (actress from Italy)
• Miranda Carter (writer from Great Britain)
• Miranda Cosgrove (actress)
• Miranda Garavaglia (voice actress from Italy)
• Miranda Garrison (American actress)
• Miranda Gas (Spanish actress)
• Miranda Gosgrove (actress)
• Miranda Hart (actress from England)
• Miranda Hennessy (actress from England)
• Miranda Hill (American writer)
• Miranda Hobbes (role in the series 'Sex and the City')
• Miranda Kalefi (Albanian painter)
• Miranda Kerr (supermodel)