Bairre

The name Bairre is considered an anglicized diminutive of the Irish names Bairrfhionn or Finbar and has its roots in the Old Irish Finnbarr. It can be directly translated as 'the little blonde one' or 'the little white head'.

What does the name Bairre mean?

Bairre is regarded as an anglicized diminutive of the Irish names Bairrfhionn or Finbar, which have their origins in the Old Irish Finnbarr. Translated, the name means 'the little blonde one' or 'the little white head'. The roots of the name lie in Old Irish and consist of the elements finn, meaning 'white', 'bright', or 'blessed', and barr, meaning 'top', 'head', or 'chief'. A well-known figure with this name is Saint Fynbar of Cork, a bishop from the 6th century known for his miraculous healings. Other variants of the name include Barra, Barry, and Berry. The name particularly gained traction in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.

Where does the name Bairre come from?

The origin of the name Bairre is Old Irish and means 'the little blonde one'. The word components consist of finn, meaning 'white', 'bright', or 'blessed', and barr, meaning 'top', 'head', or 'chief'. The name is rooted in the Irish language.

How do you pronounce Bairre?

The pronunciation of Bairre is soft and two-syllable. In Irish phonetics, it is pronounced approximately as 'Bar-re' [ˈbɑːrə], with the long open 'a' creating a broad and calm sound base. The second syllable gently fades, giving the name a harmonious rounding. Thus, Bairre appears traditional and balanced – it is simple in structure but possesses a warm, resonant depth.

When is the name day of Bairre?

The name day for Bairre is celebrated on September 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Bairre is one of the rarer first names. In German name statistics, it has never reached a ranking. Its best placement was in 2005, when it ranked 380th in the Northern Ireland name charts. From 1997 to 2024, Bairre was given fewer than ten times in Northern Ireland, earning it the 1,672nd place. In the last ten years, the name has not been given to any child there.