Barney
Origin of the name Barney:
Pet form of Barnabas, a name borne in the Bible by the Christian apostle and missionary companion of Paul. The name is derived from the Aramaic barnebhū'āh (son of exhortation).
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Short form of Barnabas, Bernard, Barnett and Barnaby.
In Australian slang, a barney is a noisy argument.- Famous real-life people named Barney: | Edit
Barney Frank, Massachusetts representative to U.S. Congress.
Barney F. Hajiro, American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient.
Barney Ross, American world champion boxer and WWII hero.- Barney in song, story & screen: | Edit
Barney Google
Barney Rubble, Fred Flintstone's friend
Barney the Dinosaur
Barney Snaith, main character in Lucy Maud Montgomery's 1926 novel "The Blue Castle."
Barney Stinson, How I Met Your Mother character
Barney Miller, 1970s American TV sitcom.
Barney Fife, character protrayed by Don Knotts on "The Andy Griffith Show."
Barneys New York, a department store chain.
Barney Gumble, character in the "The Simpsons".
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