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Name Origin

Barney is a traditionally masculine given name, often considered a diminutive of Bernard. Bernard itself has Germanic origins, meaning 'strong as a bear' or 'brave as a bear'. Barney carries connotations of friendliness, playfulness, and sometimes mischievousness.

masculinediminutivefriendlyplayfulmischievousstrongbrave

Famous People

Barney Frank (1940-)

Politician

  • Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013
  • Known for his advocacy on LGBT rights and financial regulation

Barney Rubble

Fictional Character

  • Best friend of Fred Flintstone in the animated sitcom 'The Flintstones'