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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Barry, Finbar
- Variants
- Barra, Bairéad
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
A pet form of Fionnbharr, borne by Saint Bairre (Finbarr) of Cork, the 6th-century founder and patron of the city of Cork.
The story behind Bairre
Saint Bairre is said to have lived at Gougane Barra, the lake source of the River Lee, before establishing the monastic settlement that grew into the city of Cork.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; pet form of Bairrfhionn / Fionnbharr.
Did you know?
Saint Bairre is the patron saint of Cork.
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