Female and male first names.
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BARNABY
MaleUncommon English given name derived from Latin 'barnaba', meaning 'son of encouragement'. It originated as a surname in ancient Rome before becoming a popular Christian name in the 17th century.
BARNARD
MaleBernard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'strong', translating to 'strong as a bear'.
BARNDON
MaleThe name Barndon has unknown origins and its meaning is not widely recognized.
BARNELL
FemaleRare, distinctive English given name with uncertain origins and no widely recognized meaning. It may derive from Old English surnames like Barnhill or Barnwell, but this remains speculative. Its uniqueness makes it appealing for parents seeking a distinctive moniker.
BARNELL
MaleRare English name with no widely recognized meaning or history, possibly derived from Old English Beornwulf meaning "bear-wolf.
BARNES
MaleEnglish surname derived from Old English, meaning 'bear,' first recorded in Norfolk in the 12th century.
BARNET
MaleRare English male given name derived from 'barnett', meaning 'from Barnstaple'.
BARNETT
MaleEnglish name of Old German origin, derived from Bernwald, meaning 'powerful ruler'.
BARNETT
FemaleEnglish name of Old English origin meaning 'bear', conveying strength and power.
BARNETTA
FemaleDistinctive Italian name derived from the occupational surname Barnetta, likely originating from Lombardy region, referring to a barber or capmaker.
BARNETTE
FemaleFrench-origin given name derived from 'barnette,' meaning 'hood' or 'cowl', suggesting protection or covering.
BARNEY
MaleEnglish name derived from Old English "barn," meaning "child born in the fall." It's historically a term of endearment for boys, popularized by figures like boxer Barney Ross. Today, it's famously associated with the lovable dinosaur character Barney from "Barney & Friends.
BARNEY
FemaleEnglish name derived from Old English 'bearn', meaning 'son' or 'child'. Traditionally used as a nickname for Bartholomew, it has been associated with notable figures like Barney Ross and Barney Frank.
BARNIE
MaleEnglish given name derived from the Old English word "beorn", meaning "bear".
BARNIE
FemaleRare Scottish male name derived from the Gaelic 'Banrigh', meaning 'woman queen'.
BARNWELL
MaleUncommon English name of Old English origin, derived from "beor" meaning barley and "welle" meaning spring or stream, signifying "stream where barley grows". It reflects rural life in medieval England and was likely adopted as a given name by inhabitants of the several villages named Barnwell across England. Notable bearers include Sir Ralph Barnwell, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War, and Reverend Thomas Barnwell, an 18th-century clergyman and historian. Despite its rarity, Barnwell may appeal to those seeking a unique, nature-inspired name with strong English historical ties.
BARNY
MaleBarnaby is an English given name derived from the Latin 'Barnabas', meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'consoler'.
BAROK
MaleRare male given name of Hungarian origin, derived from 'barok', meaning 'happy' or 'cheerful'.
BAROKE
MaleAmerican name of unknown origin, coined mid-20th century, with no universally accepted meaning but often interpreted positively as unique or one-of-a-kind due to its rarity.
BARON
MaleGermanic name meaning "nobleman" or "warrior," originating from the Old German word "baro.
BARR
MaleScottish name derived from 'barrach', meaning 'spear', traditionally given to boys expected to achieve greatness.
BARRE
MaleRare French given name derived from the word 'barre', meaning 'bar' or 'rail'. It was originally an occupational surname for those working with bars or rails, but has since evolved into a unique and intriguing unisex name with no specific professional association.
BARREN
MaleDistinctive English name derived from the Middle English word 'barren,' signifying independence and self-reliance rather than infertility.
BARRET
MaleBarrett is an English name derived from the Old French word "barret", meaning "short beard". It was originally used as a nickname for someone with a short beard or small hat resembling facial hair.
BARRET
FemaleEnglish given name derived from the Middle French word 'barret', meaning 'hood' or 'cap'. It originated as an occupational surname for hatmakers but was popularized as a first and middle name in England during the 19th century.
BARRETT
FemaleEnglish masculine name derived from the Norman French word "barète," meaning 'bear cub.' It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066 and historically popular among families of Norman descent.
BARRETT
MaleEnglish name of Irish origin derived from the Norman French word "barret," meaning "brit.
BARRETTE
MaleDistinctive French given name derived from the word 'ribbon,' historically used for girls but now unisex. It gained popularity due to its modern sound and association with French singer Josette Daydé.
BARRI
MaleBarry is an Irish boy's name meaning "fair-haired," originally derived from the Old Irish word "bairgen" translating to "spear.
BARRI
FemaleUnique Basque boy's name derived from "barre," meaning "to stop or block.
BARRICK
MaleRare yet distinctive Scottish given name meaning 'from the rock,' derived from the Gaelic word 'barraich' and reflecting strength and sturdiness due to its geological roots.
BARRIE
FemaleScottish surname turned given name, derived from the Gaelic word 'barrach', meaning 'speckled'. It gained popularity through J.M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan.
BARRIE
MaleRare, Scottish-derived given name meaning 'strong' or 'bear,' popularized by J.M. Barrie's works despite no direct connection.
BARRINGTON
MaleBarrington, of English origin, means 'from the fortified hill', reflecting its link to Somerset's village of Barrington.
BARRION
MaleDistinctive Spanish given name derived from the Basque surname Barrientos, which means "to thunder" and was associated with powerful figures.
BARRIS
MaleBarry is an Irish given name derived from Bearach, meaning "speckled" or "fair-haired".
BARRON
MaleUncommon English given name derived from the Old French 'baron', meaning 'nobleman' or 'strong'. It signifies power, authority, and high status.
BARROW
MaleUncommon English given name derived from Old English 'baru', meaning 'hill'.
BARRY
MaleMale given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Barry meaning "spear valor" or "barley". It was originally used as a surname but became popular as a given name in the 19th century.
BARRY
FemaleIrish and Scottish name originally used as a nickname for fair-haired individuals, deriving from the Gaelic word "baradh".