Girl's name
Bairbre
“BAR-bra”
from Greek barbaros, 'stranger' — one who does not speak your language
The story behind the name
The Irish form of Barbara, from the third-century martyr who became the patroness of architects and engineers. Woulfe found it common in Connacht.
Where the name belongs
Meanings follow Ó Corráin & Maguire's Irish Names and Woulfe; pronunciations give the commonest Irish-English form. Know this name better — a dialect pronunciation, a family tradition? Tell us. · All Irish names A–Z