Sword or fiery torch
A variant of Brandy, derived from the Dutch word brandewijn, meaning burnt wine. It also shares roots with the Old Norse word brandr, referring to a sword or a piece of burning wood. In a modern context, it is often associated with the distilled spirit.
Less common today
Brande isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,908 in 1995.
American model and actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
