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Kiswahili
"blessings"
Its resonant rhythm and positive connotations have led to some popularity with African-American parents, though it tends to have a masculine feel, particularly considering the rise of a certain…
Barbarella is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through the 1968 science fiction film of the same name featuring Jane Fonda. It's an elaboration of Barbara, which comes from Greek…
English, French, Manx
"foreign woman"
In Medieval England, Barbary was a common given name and short form of Barbara. Today it exists as a surname, either derived from Barbara itself, or in French, from the Occitan barbari , meaning…
Barbe is a feminine name of French origin, serving as the French form of Barbara. Deriving from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally meaning 'foreign' or 'strange,' the name was later associated…
Barbee is a whimsical feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Barbie or Barby, which themselves are diminutive forms of Barbara. The name Barbara originates from Greek, meaning 'foreign'…
Barbette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Barbara. Barbara derives from Greek, meaning "foreign" or "strange," while the '-ette' suffix adds a sense of…
Diminutive of Barbara, Greek
Barbi does Barbie one better. The spelling variant 'Barbi' with an 'i' ending gives it a more playful, youthful quality compared to the more formal Barbara. While its popularity peaked in the 1960s…
Barbica is a feminine name with potential Slavic origins, likely derived as a diminutive or variant form of Barbara. The suffix "-ica" is common in South Slavic languages like Croatian, Serbian, and…
Barbika is an unusual feminine name that appears to be related to the name Barbara, which means 'foreign woman' or 'stranger' in Greek. The '-ika' suffix gives it a Slavic or Eastern European…
Barbra is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Barbara, which comes from Greek origins meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger.' This spelling was particularly popularized by legendary…
Barby is a feminine diminutive name that originated as a nickname for Barbara, which comes from Greek meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger.' This playful variation gained recognition in the mid-20th…
Catalan place name
Attractive but somewhat unwieldy place-name name.
French place name; Old English name
"ax-wolf"
Bardou is a holiday destination in France, known for its pictureque village nestled in mountains. It is also a region of Guinea. As a name, it is more commonly known from its English derivation,…
Baret is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the French surname Barret, ultimately from Old French 'barete' meaning 'deceiver' or 'trouble.' Alternatively, it…
Italian place name
A city in Italy, or simply a feminized spelling of Barry.
Arabic
"does well"
A name to consider when seeking an offbeat substitute for the more familiar Mariah.
Barit is an uncommon feminine name with possible Scandinavian or Germanic roots. The name may be a variant of Birgit or Berit, both derived from the Celtic name Brigid, meaning 'exalted one' or…
Irish
"fair-headed"
Barra is a Gaelic-speaking island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, that's been inhabited since the Neolithic era. A male nickname for Finbarr in Ireland, as well as a stand-alone name, Barra was used…
Barree is an uncommon feminine name that likely represents a variant spelling of 'Barry' or 'Barrie,' which originated as a surname derived from place names in Wales and Ireland. These place names…
Barret as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover of what is traditionally a masculine name and surname. Derived from Old German elements meaning 'bear strength,' Barret has…
