Barrie or Barry?
Two spellings, side by side.
Barrie and Barry are two spellings of the same sound. Barrie is listed with the meaning "Fair-haired; lives at the barrier; feminine form of barry: pointed object" and Barry with "Marksman; fair-haired; lives at the barrier; spear". Barrie 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 | Barrie | Barry |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Fair-haired; lives at the barrier; feminine form of barry: pointed object | Marksman; fair-haired; lives at the barrier; spear |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Unisex | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Bar-rie | Barry |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Barrie and Barry
Is Barrie or Barry more common?
Barrie is more often searched and saved on this site; Barry is also used.
Do Barrie and Barry mean the same?
Barrie: "Fair-haired; lives at the barrier; feminine form of barry: pointed object". Barry: "Marksman; fair-haired; lives at the barrier; spear".
How do you say Barrie?
In parts: Bar-rie. Barry is said the same way.
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