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Barb

Meaning

Short form of BARBARA.

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Barb and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Courage
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Creativity
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Spirituality
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Leadership

Famous People Named Barb

USS Barb (SSN-596)

USS Barb (SSN-596), a Permit-class attack submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the barb, a kingfish of the Atlantic coast.

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Barb Hendee

Barb Hendee is a fantasy author.

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Barb Galler-Smith

Barb Galler-Smith is a Canadian science fiction and fantasy author living in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Barb Hunt

Barb Hunt is a multidisciplinary textile artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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The Barb

The Barb (1863–1888) was an Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse, famed for winning the 1866 Melbourne Cup, the Sydney Cup twice, and other quality races.

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Barb in Other Languages

BulgarianVarvara
CroatianBara
CroatianBarbara
CzechBarbora
DanishBarbara
EnglishBabs
EnglishBarbie
EnglishBobbi

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