Randi is both a given name, and a

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in the

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, popular in North America and

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. It is primarily a feminine name, although there is recorded usage of the name by men. It may have originated as a pet form of '' Miranda'' or as a feminine form of '' Randy''. In turn, Randy was originally derived from the names ''

Randall Randall may refer to the following: Places United States *Randall, California, former name of White Hall, California, an unincorporated community * Randall, Indiana, a former town *Randall, Iowa, a city *Randall, Kansas, a city *Randall, Minnesot ...

'', '' Randolf'', ''

Randolph Randolph may refer to: Places In the United States * Randolph, Alabama, an unincorporated community * Randolph, Arizona, a populated place * Randolph, California, a village merged into the city of Brea * Randolph, Illinois, an unincorporated commun ...

'', '' Bertrand'' and ''

Andrew Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived ...

''. In

, Randi is a feminine name that emerged in the 1400s as a short form of Ragnfrid ( on, Ragnfríðr). The original meaning in

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is "God-lovable". Ragnfríðr was famously used about three different people in

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s from the Viking era. Later the variant Rangdid was common in the Middle Ages. Over 20 people with the name were mentioned in the Regesta Norvegica. By the 1600s the variant Randi was a common feminine name in Norway.

Women known as Randi

* Randi Altschul (born 1960), American toy inventor * Randi Anda (1898–1999), Norwegian politician *

Randi Bakke Randi Nilsine Bakke ( married name: Gjertsen; 29 October 1904, in Oslo – 21 May 1984, in Nesodden) was a Norwegian pair skater. She represented Oslo Skøiteklub. Her pairs partner was Christen Christensen. They are the 1933 World bronze medal ...

(1904–1984), Norwegian pair skater *

Randi Becker Randi L. Becker (born July 12, 1948) is an American politician of the Republican Party Republican Party is a name used by many political parties around the world, though the term most commonly refers to the United States' Republican Party. R ...

(born 1948), American politician from Washington *

Randi Bjørgen Randi Bjørgen (born 27 June 1947) is a Norwegian trade unionist. A biological engineer by profession, she led the Kommunale Funksjonærers Landsforbund from 1987 to 1996, and from 1996 to 2006 she led the Confederation of Vocational Unions The ...

(born 1947), Norwegian trade unionist *

Randi Blehr Randi Marie Blehr (née Nilsen; 12 February 1851 – 13 June 1928) was a Norwegian feminist, liberal politician, suffragist, peace activist and women's rights activist. She was married to Prime Minister of Norway Otto Blehr, and was therefor ...

(1851–1928), Norwegian feminist *

Randi Brænne Randi Brænne (26 May 1911 – 1 June 2004) was a Norwegian actress. She was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway. She was a daughter of Sigmund Brænne and Bodil Winge and was a sister of actress and writer Berit Brænne (1918–1976). R ...

(1911–2004), Norwegian actress * Randi Bratteli (1924–2002), Norwegian journalist * Randi Elisabeth Dyrdal ( 1974–1977), Norwegian handballer *

Randi Hutter Epstein Randi Hutter Epstein is a medical writer, author and journalist, has written for publications such as ''New York Times'', and ''The Washington Post''. She is also a lecturer at Yale University, a writer-in-residence at the Yale School of Medicin ...

, American medical writer * Randi Flesland (born 1955), Norwegian civil servant *

Randi Gaustad Randi Gaustad (born 29 January 1942) is a Norwegian curator and art historian. She was born in Oslo and took the mag.art. degree in 1973. She was a research assistant at the University of Oslo from 1974 to 1978, subeditor for the encyclopedia ' ...

(born 1942), Norwegian curator and art historian * Randi Gustad (born 1977), Norwegian handball player * Randi Hansen (born 1958), Norwegian singer * Randi Heide Steen (1909–1990), Norwegian singer *

Randi Helseth Randi Helseth (February 9, 1905 – September 24, 1991) was a Norwegian singer. Helseth was born in Oslo. She made her debut in 1934 as a concert singer, and in 1938 as an opera singer. Helseth was associated with the National Theatre in Oslo, ...

(1905–1991), Norwegian singer *

Randi Hultin Randi Winnifred Hultin, née Linden (9 January 1926 – 17 March 2000), was an internationally renowned Norwegian jazz critic and impresario. Biography Hultin studied art under the guidance of Per Krohg and was an educated visual artist. Throu ...

(1926–2000), Norwegian jazz critic *

Randi Karlstrøm Randi Karlstrøm (born 25 June 1960 in Tinn) is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party. She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Finnmark Finnmark (; se, Finnmárku ; fkv, Finmarku; fi, Ruija ; russian: Финн� ...

(born 1960), Norwegian politician *

Randi Kaye Randi Kaye (born November 19, 1967) is an American television news journalist for CNN. She is based in New York and is currently serving as an investigative reporter for '' Anderson Cooper 360°''. Early life and career Kaye is the daughter of ...

(born 1967), American journalist *

Randi Laubek Randi Laubek (born 30 July 1973) is a Danish singer and songwriter. She made her debut in 1997 with ''Ducks and Drakes'', for which she won three Danish Grammy Awards in 1998, including Danish Singer of the Year, Danish Songwriter of the Year, an ...

(born 1973), Danish singer and songwriter * Randi Leinan (born 1968), Norwegian footballer (soccer player) *

Randi Levine Randi Charno Levine is an American author, arts advocate, and diplomat who currently serves as the United States ambassador to Portugal. Education Levine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Missouri School of Journalism. Career Levin ...

, American author, arts advocate, and diplomat * Randi Lunnan (born 1963), Norwegian organizational theorist and professor *

Randi Martinsen Randi Martinsen is an American geologist and senior lecturer in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming. Overview Martinsen has worked extensively on the Western Interior Cretaceous basin with a particular int ...

, American geologist * Randi Michelsen (1903–1981), Danish actress * Randi Miller (born 1983), American wrestler * Randi Monsen (1910–1997), Norwegian illustrator *

Randi Lindtner Næss Randi Lindtner Næss (11 May 1905 – 20 May 2009) was a Norwegian actress and singer. Biography She was the daughter of Ragnvald Andreas Lindtner (1879–1966) and Thea Johanne Olsen (1884–1973). She was a sister of actor Lothar Lindtner ( ...

(1905–2009), Norwegian actress and singer * Randi Oakes (born 1951), American actress and fashion model *

Randi Øverland Randi Øverland (born 22 April 1952) is a Norwegian politician in the Norwegian Labour Party, Labour Party. She was twice State Secretary#Norway, State Secretary in the Norwegian Ministry of Church Affairs, Education and Research, Ministry of Chu ...

(born 1952), Norwegian politician *

Randi Rahm Randi Rahm is an American fashion designer based in New York City and raised in Long Island. She is a classically trained concert pianist and musician. She is well known for her couture gowns, bridal wear and evening wear collections and her wide ...

, American fashion designer *

Randi Rhodes Randi is both a given name, and a nickname in the English language, popular in North America and Norway. It is primarily a feminine name, although there is recorded usage of the name by men. It may have originated as a pet form of '' Miranda'' ...

(born 1959), American radio personality * Randi Mayem Singer, American writer and producer *

Randi Solem Randi Andersdatter Solem (1775 – 27 February 1859) née Randi Lauvaas was a religious organiser. She was married to Arent Bjørnsen Solem. She was born in Klæbu, Sør-Trøndelag, to the farmer Anders Halvorsen Løvaas (c. 1730) and his wife ...

(1775–1859), Norwegian religious organiser * Randi Malkin Steinberger (born 1960), American photographer, filmmaker, author, and curator * Randi Thorvaldsen (1925–2011), Norwegian speedskater *

Randi Vestergaard Evaldsen Randi Vestergaard Evaldsen (born 13 April 1984) is a Greenlandic politician, and a member of the Inatsisartut. She was the former Chairman of the Democrats and was formerly a Ministry of Finance (Denmark). References {{DEFAULTSORT:Evald ...

(born 1984), Greenlandic politician *

Wang Randi Wang Randi (born 1991-05-31 in Dalian, Liaoning) is a female China, Chinese swimmer, who competed for China at the 2008 Summer Olympics, Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Major achievements *2007 National Championships - 4th 50 m/5th ...

(born 1991), Chinese swimmer * Randi Wardum (born 1986), Faroese football goalkeeper and handballer *

Randi Weingarten Randi Weingarten (born December 18, 1957)''Who's Who in America'', 2007. is an American labor leader, attorney, and educator. She is president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and a member of the AFL–CIO. She is the former presiden ...

(born 1957), American trade union leader * Randi Zuckerberg (born 1982), American businesswoman *

Randi Larsen Randi is both a given name, and a nickname in the English language, popular in North America and Norway. It is primarily a feminine name, although there is recorded usage of the name by men. It may have originated as a pet form of ''Miranda (giv ...

(born 1994), American Soldier

Fictional characters

* Randi Fronczak, desk clerk in the medical drama ''ER'' *

Randi Hubbard This is a list of characters appearing (or who have appeared) on the ABC Daytime and TOLN soap opera ''All My Children''. A Carter Anders *Jason Pendergraft (2013) Pine Valley Hospital doctor with an unknown past. Bill Anderson * James Prit ...

, ''All My Children'' character * Randi McFarland, character on the TV show ''Highlander'' * Randi, the main protagonist of the video game '' Secret of Mana''

Women known as Randi

Fictional characters

See also