Miranda
[mɪˈrændə]Meaning
derived from Latin mirandus, "admirable, worthy of being admired"
Background Story
The name comes from the Latin mirandus, meaning "admirable, worthy of being admired." Shakespeare created it for the heroine of The Tempest (1611), and it did not become a common English given name until the 20th century. One of the moons of Uranus also carries the name, after the Shakespearean character.
Temperament
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