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By Linda Rosenkrantz · Jul 2026

Barra

OriginIrish
Meaning"fair-headed"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Barra as a boy's name
NB Rank#6503

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Variation of Bara

Barra in pop culture

  • The island of Barra is a predominantly Gaelic

    speaking island, and is the southernmost inhabited island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland.

Barra in blog posts

Irish Baby Names: Rare in the US

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