Barney

Meaning

“pet form of Barnabas ('son of encouragement') or Bernard ('brave as a bear')”

Source

Cultural Notes

Barney is used as a nickname for both Barnabas and Bernard.

Popularity

Famous People Named Barney

• •Barney Frank (US congressman), Barney Harwood (TV presenter)

Variants & Spellings

• Barnabas
• Barnaby
• Bernard