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BoyPronounced British English /ˈbɑː.nə.bi/; American English /ˈbɑɹ.nə.bi/

Barnaby

A name of English origin.

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Barnaby is a boy name with English roots.

Pronunciation: British English /ˈbɑː.nə.bi/; American English /ˈbɑɹ.nə.bi/.

GenderBoy
OriginEnglish
PronunciationBritish English /ˈbɑː.nə.bi/; American English /ˈbɑɹ.nə.bi/

Meaning and history

English form of Barnabas, originally a medieval vernacular form.

Notes and context

Usage: english

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