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BoyPronounced American English /ˈbɑɹ.ni/; British English /ˈbɑː.ni/English language family

Barney

This name is a diminutive of Barnabas, Bernard or Barnaby.

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Barney is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈbɑɹ.ni/; British English /ˈbɑː.ni/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈbɑɹ.ni/; British English /ˈbɑː.ni/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Barnabas, Bernard or Barnaby.

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Usage: english

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