Barrie

Meaning spear point
Origin Scottish
Gender Boy
Popularity Unique
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Bar-rie

About Barrie

Let's talk about why Barrie deserves serious consideration for your baby boy. This charming name offers everything modern parents seek: uniqueness without oddity, tradition without tedium, and style without pretension. Barrie has literary credentials (think J.M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan) that give it intellectual depth, yet it maintains an approachable, friendly quality. The name works beautifully in both casual and formal contexts - "Barry" for buddies, "Barrie" for business cards. Its Scottish heritage adds a touch of Celtic charm without being overtly ethnic. What's particularly appealing about Barrie is its cross-generational appeal; it doesn't sound dated like some classic names, nor trendy like recent inventions. It's the naming equivalent of a well-tailored blazer - always appropriate, never out of style. Choose Barrie, and you're giving your son a name that opens doors rather than raises eyebrows, one that he'll wear with pride throughout his life.

Variations of Name Barrie

Barry
Barrett
Barron
Baron
Barnett
Barton

Names Similar to Barrie

Barry
Barrett
Brian
Barron
Baron
Barney

Nicknames for Barrie

Bar
Barry
Bear
Baz
B
Barrie

Other Popular Names Beginning with B

Braden
Beaux
Brian
Bryan
Branson
Benny
Byron
Beau
Benito
Blaze