Spear; fair-haired; pointed
Name Profile
Barrie
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Barrie.
Primary meaning
Spear; point; fair-haired
Pronunciation: BAIR-ee
Profile summary
Anglicized form of Irish 'Barr' meaning 'spear' or 'point.' Also a Scottish surname. Famous bearer: J.M. Barrie (1860-1937), author of 'Peter Pan.' The current meaning shown for this name is Spear; point; fair-haired. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAIR-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Barry. Barrie appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Barrie is currently cataloged under Irish/scottish gaelic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Spear; point; fair-haired.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Irish/scottish gaelic origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Barrie is grouped as a classic boy name. Related form for this profile: Barry. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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