National Brenda Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Brenda Day is annually observed on July 18. Brenda is an ancient Norse name derived from the word Brandr, which signifies both ‘torch’ and’sword.’ Due to linguistic differences, Northern Germanic tribes expanded across territories, and native Britons heard the name and adapted it as Brenda. In the United States and the United Kingdom, the name was made prominent by celebrities like singer Brenda Lee, American socialite Brenda Frazier, and British socialite Brenda Dean Paul.

The background of National Brenda Day

In the 1800s, Brenda became popular in the British Isles after Sir Walter Scott published “The Pirate,” whose protagonist was named Brenda. It wasn’t until the early 20th century, however, that it became a fashionable name for women. Brenda ranked among the top 100 girls’ names in the 1920s.

Brenda Dean Paul, the Flapper generation’s poster girl, is generally regarded as the first celebrity to popularise the term. Paul, a member of the young aristocratic aristocracy of the United Kingdom, was notorious for his extravagant costume parties, excessive drinking, and subsequent drug abuse. In the 1930s, she was pursued by the press as she cycled through rehabilitation and the courts. Brenda remained a popular name in the United Kingdom until the mid-1950s, despite Paul’s difficulties.

Brenda did not become a popular girl’s name in the United States until the 1930s, when Brenda Frazier captured the attention of the tabloids. In contrast to her British counterpart Paul, Frazier did not live a life of excessive partying, substance abuse, and endless scandal. Instead, she was famous for being an affluent heiress during the Great Depression, when many wealthy Americans had lost their fortunes. Frazier was not as wealthy as the media depicted him to be. She battled bulimia and anorexia for years, even attempting suicide in 1961 by taking an overdose of sleeping medications. To the average American, however, she led a glamorous existence and for 17 consecutive years made the name Brenda desirable for newborn girls. In 1982, Frazier passed away from bone cancer, becoming one of many cautionary tales about the realities of being a prominent celebrity.

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NATIONAL BRENDA DAY ACTIVITIES

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5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FAMOUS BRENDAS

Brenda Lee is the only female artist whose songs have charted in all main genres.

Brenda Song is a Taekwondo black belt.

Brenda Chapman was the first woman from a major studio to direct an animated film.

Strong is both a certified yoga instructor and fertility specialist.

Brenda Gail, also known as Crystal Gayle, derived her stage name from Krystal Hamburgers.

NATIONAL BRENDA DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	July 18	Tuesday
2024	July 18	Thursday
2025	July 18	Friday
2026	July 18	Saturday
2027	July 18	Sunday