Barnaby
Boy · Greek / English
barnaby · 3 beats
Meaning
Son of consolation; a Dickensian charmer, warm-hearted and wonderfully eccentric.
The vibe
Barnaby is a golden retriever in human form — vintage in flavour, bouncing with life. His spirited energy is sunshine in a name, entirely impossible to ignore.
Quick questions
Is Barnaby a boy's or a girl's name?
Barnaby is a boy's name of Greek / English origin.
What is a good nickname for Barnaby?
Barney is the natural nickname for Barnaby.
How popular is Barnaby?
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