Origin:
African
Celtic
English
French
Gaelic
Irish
Scottish
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Fair haired. Also from the Irish word for spear. Used regurarly throughout the English-speaking world since the early 20th century.
Soul Urge:People with the name Barry have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression:People with the name Barry tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.