Martha
MAR-thuh
Girl · English
Meaning: Lady, mistress of the house
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Barney
Boy · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Son of consolation, son of encouragement
- Pronunciation
- BAR-nee
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Diminutive of Barnabas, from Aramaic 'bar nabya'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Aramaic, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
BarneyEnglish
Same spelling; no common variant.
Cultural associations
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Barney
Fictional
Title character of the children's television show 'Barney & Friends'.
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Behind the Name, Aramaic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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