About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Barry, Barrfinn
- Variants
- Bairrfind, Bairrionn
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
An early Gaelic name borne by several Irish saints, including a disciple of Saint Finnian. Anglicised as Barry, though Barry more often comes from Fionnbharr.
The story behind Bairrfhionn
The name's elements (barr 'top' + fionn 'fair') describe a fair-haired person, and the name is closely linked to Cork's Saint Finbarr.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; classical form of Finbarr.
Did you know?
Several Irish saints bore this name, including a disciple of Finnian of Clonard.
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