Barbara
foreign, stranger
GenderGirlOriginEnglishSay itBAR-bruhPopularityUncommon
Pronounced BAR-bruh
About the name Barbara
Barbara has a strong, timeless quality, borne by saints and stateswomen alike throughout history. It carries a classic mid-century American charm.
Strong, capable, and quietly authoritative.
Fun fact
Barbara was the most popular girl's name in America throughout much of the 1930s and 1940s.
Nicknames for Barbara
BarbBabs
Variations
Famous people named Barbara
- Barbara Walters (journalist)
- Barbara Bush (First Lady)