Miranda (meaning and origin)

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Miranda

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Meaning and origin
Miranda is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Admirable, Beautiful`.

Where is it used?
The name Miranda is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Myranda (In English (Modern))

If it's too long people might use
In English: Randy
In English: Randa

See also
In English: Randall
In English: Randolf
In English: Randi

Extra information:
From Old English.

What Miranda`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Miranda:
Well my last name its Miranda and love it no body in my school has that last name or that name only me and it makes look unique.
The worst thing about the name:
Theres nothing wrong with being a Miranda
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
My last wouldnt be Miranda it wouldve been something lol
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I have this friend in school he already graduate his name was Carlos but I call him Julio and My name is Perla and he used to call me Amanda cause he said I looked like and that weird cause people keep saying that people call them Amanda and thats UNIQUE
The best thing about the name Miranda:
sounds amazing in spanish!
The worst thing about the name:
being called Biranda by little kids
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
it would have been Destiney. not good..
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The best thing about the name Miranda:
It is a gorgeous name for gorgeous people
The worst thing about the name:
People NEVER spell it right
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
I'd get it legally changed
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I LOVE BEING MIRANDA
The best thing about the name Miranda:
Its very unique =)
The worst thing about the name:
Being mistaken for 'Amanda'
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
If my names wasn't Miranda, my parents would have called me Delilah *blech* =P
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My friends love my name =D
The best thing about the name Miranda:
Can be said in different ways, pretty name no matter what!
The worst thing about the name:
Being mistaken for Amanda- Miranda is a much more unique and pretty!
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
No, must be Miranda
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I love being a Miranda! *Thanks my parents*
The best thing about the name Miranda:
The best thing about the name Miranda is that it is a name that actress, singers, super model, and perfume designer from France have, it is also a pretty name and Miranda,s are really beautiful admired women and very intelligent and bright as well.
The worst thing about the name:
The worst thing about the name is that it is also a last name and when you tell your name to someone who asks they say oh but how can u name your daughter a last name other people like the name and dont say anything but then their always idiots who dont know the name can also be a first name and they start to question you about the name and i hate that because thats what they kept doing to me when i gave birth to my daughter on December 2010.
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
My daughter gets to answer this when she grows up but overall i think the name is a very pretty name and i love its meaning as well.
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My Miranda is very speacial to me and she is of spanish descent too! she is Puerto Rican, Italian, Mexican and Dominican and the name fits her because to me she looks like a Miranda beautiful and admired by her little looking chinese eyes and her smile by many people she is an adorable sweet little girl.
The best thing about the name Miranda:
It is unique
The worst thing about the name:
NOTHING!
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
I would be up set
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My name 'Maranda' is spelled a lot different than any other one.
The best thing about the name Miranda:
its pretty
The worst thing about the name:
people think my name is amanda
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
I WOULD BE MAD
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The best thing about the name Miranda:
Don't hear it too often!
The worst thing about the name:
I second the gal that says they call her Amanda! Me too!!!!
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:

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The best thing about the name Miranda:
People say it is a beutiful name, and it's uncommon. Plus, it sounds even better when you say it with a spanish accent.
The worst thing about the name:
...I don't think anything
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
it might be victoria, but I LOVE my name
Extra information:
Miranda can be used for many types of girls; tomboys, city, it works for anyone and gives them an edge.
The best thing about the name Miranda:
Everyone is always telling me my name is very pretty, and you can say it in fun ways!
The worst thing about the name:
Absolutly nothing!
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
Then it would be okward. I like my name because it is very pretty and you don`t hear it that often.
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I LOVE my name!!!!!!!!!
The best thing about the name Miranda:
you don't hear it very often.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing.
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
nope.
Extra information:
it's definitely more popular than when i was a kid.
The best thing about the name Miranda:
People say my name is very pretty.
The worst thing about the name:
I havent found any worst things about my name yet.
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:
Yes, if i were another name, it wouldnt fit me, I like my name.
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The best thing about the name Miranda:
It is a classy and sophisticated name.
The worst thing about the name:
People call me Amanda
If my name wasn`t Miranda....:

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More `Miranda` links
Miranda as abbreviation
Actors named Miranda
Miranda in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Miranda

Miranda appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 154. The name reached the top-100 9 times. 1995 was a `top year` for the name Miranda. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #57. The last time Miranda appeared among the most common names was in 1970. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	154
2006	139
2005	145
2004	127
2003	158
2002	147
2001	127
2000	112
1999	94
1998	80
1997	70
1996	77
1995	57
1994	61
1993	89
1992	89
1991	90
1990	112
1980	128
1970	716
1960	---
1950	---
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