Sword or dweller near a burnt clearing
Brandis is a surname-derived name with dual roots. It likely stems from the Old High German word 'brand', referring to a sword or fire, or it may be a locational name for someone living near land cleared by burning.
Less common today
Brandis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,420 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American actor known for SeaQuest DSV and IT