Miranda
Primarily Female
The meaning of the name Miranda is Admirable
The origin of the name Miranda is Latin
Alternate spellings: Maranda, Myranda, Meranda
Notes: Miranda is an English and Spanish given name, and also a common Spanish surname. It is derived from the Latin name/word "mirandus" meaning "Admirable and Wonderful." Fictional Mirandas include the main character in the Shakespeare play, The Tempest and Miranda Hobbes from the television show, Sex and the City, played by played by Cynthia Nixon. Miranda Goshawk is the (fictional) author of a Book of Spells in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling. Famous Mirandas include Miranda Richardson, actress; Miranda Lambert, singer; Miranda Cosgrove, actress; Carmen Miranda, singer/actress; and Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor/playwright/composer.
People who like the name Miranda also like: Charlotte, Amelia, Olivia, Audrey, Violet, Victoria, Natalie, Liam, William, Benjamin, Oliver, Sebastian, Lucas, Owen

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