Miranda

Miranda has an undeniably elegant ring to it and is rooted in Latin, meaning 'worthy of admiration' or 'wonderful'. It was popularized by William Shakespeare in his play 'The Tempest', where Miranda is a beautiful and virtuous character. Over the centuries, the name has remained relatively popular, consistently finding its way onto baby name lists. Notable Mirandas include actress Miranda Kerr and musician Miranda Lambert. Common nicknames are Randy, and Mandy. For those considering alternatives, Melinda and Amanda offer similar sounds.