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Randy

ˈɹæn.di
Overview

Gender

masculine & feminine

Origin

Categories

1950s
Baccano characters
baseball players
bass guitarists
country music singers
diminutives
Family Affair characters
Frasier characters
Fringe characters
guitarists
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
informal100%
common100%
natural80%
wholesome65%
strong120%
strange65%
simple120%
comedic80%

Meaning & Etymology

Randy is a given name, primarily used in the United States and Canada. It is a diminutive form of the names Randall, Randolph, and Miranda. The name is predominantly masculine, though it can also be used as a unisex name. In British English, the name has acquired sexual connotations, which may influence its usage in different cultural contexts.

Etymology

Original Form:

Randall, Randolph, Miranda

Evolution:

Randy evolved as a short form (hypocorism) of the names Randall, Randolph, and Miranda. Over time, it became a standalone given name, particularly popular in North America.

Source:

https://www.behindthename.com/name/randy

Related Names

Rand

Variants

Randi

Variants

Miranda

Other Languages & Cultures

Randulf

Other Languages & Cultures

Randel

Other Languages & Cultures

Randúlfr

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