Brandy

Brandy is derived from the English word for distilled liquor made from wine. The word is a shortening of brandywine, from the Dutch brandewijn, ‘burnt wine’, referring to the distillation process. Brandy has been commonly used as a name since the twentieth century, particularly for girls in the United States, and it is sometimes treated as a feminine counterpart of Brandon. A well-known bearer is the American singer and actress Brandy Norwood, who performs simply as Brandy. Variants include Brandi and Brandie.