Miranda

/mɪˈrændə/ noun

Definition

A feminine given name of literary and pop culture origin.

Etymology

From Latin 'mirandus' meaning 'admirable' or 'worthy of admiration.' Popularized by Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' as a character name.

Kelly Says

Miranda from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' was so beloved that the name took off—it became one of the first fictional character names to become a real baby name trend!

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