Name Barbie Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Barbie

Barbie is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Barbie?

Barbie is a diminutive of the name Barbara, which is a name of Greek and Latin origin. Originally, the Greek term “bárbaros” was a term for strangers, who couldn’t speak Greek. The name Barbie became known through the Barbie doll, a children’s toy.

What does the name Barbie mean?

Barbie means “foreign” (from Greek “bárbaros/βάρβαρος” or Latin “barbarus”, originally from Sanskrit “barbarāh” = one, who stammers).

Pronunciation of Barbie

Variants of the name Barbie