Spear; point; fair-haired
Name Profile
Barry
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Barry.
Primary meaning
Spear; fair-haired; pointed
Pronunciation: BAIR-ee
Profile summary
Anglicized form of Irish 'Barr' or 'Bearach.' Also from 'Fionnbharr' (fair-headed). Popular in Ireland, peaked in 1960s-70s. Famous bearers: Barry White (1944-2003), Barry Bonds (b. 1964). The current meaning shown for this name is Spear; fair-haired; pointed. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAIR-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Barrie. Barry appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Barry is currently cataloged under Irish/scottish gaelic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Spear; fair-haired; pointed.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Irish/scottish gaelic origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Barry is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Barrie. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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