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      Meaning of the first name Randie

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Diminutive form of Randall or Miranda

      Variations

      Brandie, Candie, Mandie
      The name Randie, originating from English, has its roots in the diminutive form of two distinct names, namely Randall and Miranda. Randall, a masculine name, derives from the Old English elements rand meaning shield and wolf meaning wolf. It has a long history in England, particularly among the noble and warrior classes. Miranda, on the other hand, is a feminine name of Latin origin, meaning admirable or wonderful. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world after being used by Shakespeare for the heroine of his play The Tempest.

      Throughout history, the name Randie has been used in various forms and spellings, reflecting the evolution of English language and naming conventions. In early records, it appears as Randel, Randle, or Randolf, reflecting its close association with the name Randall. Over time, the name also emerged as a feminine variant, primarily as a diminutive of Miranda. Despite its historical usage, the name Randie gained wider recognition and popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as parents sought unique and gender-neutral names for their children. Today, it continues to be used as both a masculine and feminine given name, often spelled as Randi, Rande, or Randy, depending on personal preference.

      Based on our records...

      Olsdatter

      Olsdatter

      This is the most common surname associated with Randie.
      Anders

      Anders

      This is the most common name of those married to a Randie.
      Ole

      Ole

      This is the most common name for a child of a Randie.
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      1842 is when there were the most people born with the first name Randie.

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