Barb
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Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Greek
Total Births
3,853
Peak Year
#493 in 1960
First Recorded
1938
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Barbara, meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger'. It originates from the Greek word 'barbaros'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Barb Dwyer
American author and marketing expert.
Barb Jungr
English singer, songwriter, and cabaret performer.
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