Barby
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Barby
The name 'Barby' is a diminutive or variant of 'Barbara', which derives from the Greek word *barbaros* meaning "foreign" or "strange," referring to non-Greek speakers.
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Etymology
The name 'Barby' is a diminutive or variant of 'Barbara', which derives from the Greek word *barbaros* meaning "foreign" or "strange," referring to non-Greek speakers. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a nickname, with notable historical context including the 20th-century popularity of the Barbie doll, though the name itself has no specific religious association.
Barby currently ranks #11,996 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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