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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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The funeral of the Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker is taking place in Dublin on Thursday, following her death last month.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

"For years, rooftop solar was often framed as an environmental choice... today, it's a practical response to financial pressure," Brenda Valerio, country director for non-profit New Energy Nexus, told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

One finds Emma, played by Brenda Blethyn, in the 1970s when she’s one of the richest women in the world, sitting atop a New York retail empire.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Originally, I was given a small role but at the last minute they combined that one with another for a much bigger part—as Brenda Meeks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Fifteen or twenty heads turn in our direction because Brenda has a really loud voice when she wants to.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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