The nameBarbe
Barbe is an old French form of Barbara, a girl's name of Greek origin. It was mostly given in France around 1900.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Barbe comes from the Greek barbaros, "foreigner".
Origin
Greek. Saint Barbara is the patron saint of firefighters and miners.
History
The name was mostly given in France at the turn of the 20th century, then gave way to Barbara.
Popularity of the name Barbe
Barbe in France
1901peak year (120 births)
3,035babies named Barbe in France since 1900
Barbe was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,110 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Barbe. Half of all babies named Barbe in France were born before 1914, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barbe mean?
Barbe comes from the Greek barbaros, "foreigner".
What is the origin of the name Barbe?
Greek. Saint Barbara is the patron saint of firefighters and miners.
Is Barbe a girl's or a boy's name?
Barbe is a girl's name.