BARRIE
Barrie
Barrie is a surname of Scottish origin that is particularly prominent in Britain. The name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic personal name Mac Fhearghais, meaning "son of Fergus". The surname is associated with the clan Macpherson in Scotland, with the spelling variation 'MacFhearghais' being an older form of the name.
One of the most renowned bearers of the surname Barrie is Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860–1937), a Scottish author and playwright who is best known for creating the beloved character Peter Pan. Barrie's works have had a significant impact on British literature and culture, with Peter Pan becoming an iconic figure in children's literature.
The surname Barrie has spread beyond Scotland, and many individuals with this surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British influence extends. The name's connection to the literary legacy of James Barrie adds a sense of cultural significance to those who bear it.
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Barrie continue to contribute to various fields, from the arts to business and beyond, enriching the diverse tapestry of British society. The legacy of the surname Barrie serves as a testament to the enduring impact of Scottish heritage and literary creativity in the British cultural landscape.
There are approximately 4,535 people named Barrie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,065th most common surname in Britain. Around 70 in a million people in Britain are named Barrie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Janet
- Jean
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Baghri
- Baharie
- Bahr
- Bahra
- Bahre
- Bahrey
- Bahri
- Bahry
- Baier
- Bair
- Baire
- Bairi
- Bairie
- Bairy
- Bar
- Barai
- Bare
- Barea
- Baree
- Barei
- Bareis
- Bares
- Barey
- Barez
- Bari
- Baria
- Bariah
- Barie
- Bariey
- Baris
- Bariz
- Barr
- Barra
- Barre
- Barrea
- Barreau
- Barree
- Barres
- Barrey
- Barri
- Barria
- Barrice
- Barrick
- Barridge
- Barriel
- Barrier
- Barries
- Barriff
- Barriffe
- Barrile
- Barrin
- Barrins
- Barrio
- Barrios
- Barris
- Barriss
- Barrit
- Barritt
- Barritte
- Barro
- Barrs
- Barry
- Barrys
- Bary
- Barye
- Baury
- Bawi
- Bawie
- Bawrie
- Bayarri
- Bearey
- Bearis
- Beere
- Beeri
- Beharie
- Beharrie
- Beri
- Berie
- Berr
- Berre
- Berrey
- Berri
- Berria
- Berrie
- Berrio
- Berris
- Berry
- Bery
- Bewrey
- Bieri
- Bire
- Biri
- Birr
- Birre
- Birrey
- Birri
- Birrie
- Boari
- Boariu
- Boor
- Borey
- Bori
- Borie
- Bories
- Borio
- Borr
- Borri
- Borrie
- Borries
- Bourey
- Bouri
- Broe
- Burey
- Buri
- Burie
- Burr
- Burre
- Burrey
- Burri
- Burrie
- Burries
- Burris
- Burry
- Bury
- Burye
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.