Barry

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Barry means "fair headed" or "spear", which is derived from the Irish word "barra".
Pronunciation
BAE-ree
BAR-ee(English)
BEHR-ee(English)
Popularity
Although the name Barry has seen a decline in popularity in recent years, it still remains a relatively common name in the United States and Ireland.

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Barry Name meanings & History

The name Barry means "fair headed" or "spear", which is derived from the Irish word "barra". Anglicized form of Barra. Barry is a popular name used for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Barry: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Barry:

B: Bountiful,Bashful,Brains,Beauty

A: Angry,Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Barry is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Barry include former US president Barack Obama (Barack is a Swahili version of Barry), musician Barry Manilow, and actor Barry Pepper.

2.) Barry (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Fair-haired

Other Forms: Barri, Barrie


3.) BARRY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Anglicized form of the Irish Bearach (spear-like). (BARE-REE)


4.) Barry (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Welsh) son of Harry. (Irish) spear, marksman. (French) gate, fence.

Other Forms: Baree, Barey, Bari, Barie, Barree, Barrey, Barri, Barrie, Bary


5.) BARRY (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Anglicized form of Bearach (spear-like), Barry is also used as a pet form of Finbar (fair head). See BEARACH and FINBAR. (BARE-REE)


6.) Barry (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) candid

Other Forms: Barre, Barrie, Bary


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