Barbie or Barby?
Two spellings, side by side.
Barbie and Barby are two spellings of the same sound. Barbie is listed with the meaning "From the name barbara; diminutive of barbara: from the greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. in catholic custom st. barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning" and Barby with "Unusual foreign". Barbie is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Barbie | Barby |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | From the name barbara; diminutive of barbara: from the greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. in catholic custom st. barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning | Unusual foreign. |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Bar-bie | Barby |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Barbie and Barby
Is Barbie or Barby more common?
Barbie is more often searched and saved on this site; Barby is also used.
Do Barbie and Barby mean the same?
Barbie: "From the name barbara; diminutive of barbara: from the greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. in catholic custom st. barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning". Barby: "Unusual foreign".
How do you say Barbie?
In parts: Bar-bie. Barby is said the same way.
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