Brenda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brenda Name at a Glance

Name	Brenda
Meaning	From the Norse, meaning sword or torch, this name was originally used only in the Shetland Isles of Scotland, but spread to other parts of the English-speaking world after Brenda appeared as a heroine in Sir Walter Scott's 1822 novel The Pirate.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Brenda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brenda means “From the Norse, meaning sword or torch, this name was originally used only in the Shetland Isles of Scotland, but spread to other parts of the English-speaking world after Brenda appeared as a heroine in Sir Walter Scott's 1822 novel The Pirate”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brenda Name Origin

Our database records Brenda under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brenda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brenda is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brenda

When considering Brenda for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.