Barrie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barrie Name at a Glance

Name	Barrie
Meaning	A form of Barry, from the Irish word for spear. This name is given more commonly to men, but also used as a feminine name. Also Fair-haired. Famous bearer: Sir J. M. Barrie created Peter Pan.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Barrie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barrie means “A form of Barry, from the Irish word for spear. This name is given more commonly to men, but also used as a feminine name. Also Fair-haired. Famous bearer: Sir J. M. Barrie created Peter Pan”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Barrie Name Origin

Our database records Barrie under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Barrie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Barrie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Barrie

When considering Barrie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.