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Brenda is a female given name of Scottish origin. It comes from the Scottish Gaelic name Brèagha which means "beautiful" or "proud". The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was originally used for both males and females. The popularity of the name Brenda peaked in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. It was a top 20 girl's name in the US from 1953 to 1968, reaching its peak popularity in 1957 when it was the 4th most popular girl's name. Today, Brenda is still used as a given name but has become less common. It may be seen more often among older generations who named their daughters Brenda during its heyday of popularity. There are no major historical figures or celebrities named Brenda that have significantly impacted the perception of the name. However, it has been used in popular culture such as in the TV show "Bewitched" where the main character's aunt was named Brenda. Overall, Brenda is a classic and timeless name with a simple yet meaningful origin and history.