Barrie
BAIR-ee
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
3,045
Peak Year
#147 in 1961
First Recorded
1924
Style
Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Barrie is primarily a Scottish surname, derived from the Gaelic word "barr," meaning "peak" or "summit". It's also associated with the name Bartholomew.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
J.M. Barrie
Scottish novelist and playwright, created Peter Pan
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