Barrie

What does the baby name Barrie mean? Learn about what Barrie means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Barrie - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Barrie: B-A-R-R-I-E, is a 6-letter male given name.
Meaning of Barrie: Lives at the barrier.
Origin of Barrie: The name 'Barrie' has its origins in Scotland. It is derived from the Scottish surname 'Barrie', which itself is a variant of the surname 'Barclay'. The surname 'Barclay' is derived from the place name 'Berkeley', which means 'birch wood' in Old English.; French Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Barrie: Barnett; Barney; Baronet; Barrett; Barry
Popularity of Barrie: The popularity of the name 'Barrie' has experienced fluctuations over the years. In the early 20th century, the name was relatively uncommon, with only a few instances of its usage. However, it gained some popularity in the mid-20th century.; Barrie currently has no likes. Be the first to like this name.

Etymology of Barrie

The name 'Barrie' is derived from the Scottish surname 'Barrie', which is a variant of 'Barclay'. 'Barclay' originated from the place name 'Berkeley', which means 'birch wood' in Old English. The name 'Barrie' signifies a connection to a birch wood or a person from Berkeley.

Cultural Significance of Barrie

The name 'Barrie' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is primarily a given name rather than a name associated with any specific cultural or historical context.