Baby name
Barney
/ˈbɑːr.ni/
Meaning
“From Bernard (bear-brave) or Barnabas (son of consolation)”
From Bernard, meaning 'bear-brave', or Barnabas, meaning 'son of consolation'.
How it ages.
Barney has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Use of Barney is easing gradually in Scotland, but the name remains familiar and usable.