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Brenda

American  
[bren-duh] / ˈbrɛn də /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “flame” or “sword.”


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They’re watching because they want to see Brenda say the skeleton looks like Calista Flockhart, or Cindy get KO’d by a black cat.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Barry, the commission pursued Brenda Barry and others for similar registration violations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

McCann numbered her among the “last generation of truly pioneering black actresses,” along with Brenda Sykes, Pam Grier and Rosalind Cash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Previous nominees from Ireland include Saoirse Ronan and Ruth Negga, while Brenda Fricker won best supporting actress in 1989.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Brenda Shank- Kravitz is sitting with the three Brianas and a dark-haired girl named Lara at a round table by the window.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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