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BoyPronounced English /ˈbæɹ.i/; English /ˈbɛɹ.i/Dutch language family

Barry

Anglicized form of Barra.

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Barry is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈbæɹ.i/; English /ˈbɛɹ.i/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈbæɹ.i/; English /ˈbɛɹ.i/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Anglicized form of Barra. It became popular in the English-speaking world outside of Ireland in the middle of the 20th century.

Notes and context

Usage: irish, english

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