Barnaby

Male

Meaning

Son Of Consolation

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈbɑːrnəbi/

Traits associated with the name Barnaby:

Dogs named Barnaby tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Barnaby?

Naming your dog Barnaby suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative. It also suggests that you are a fan of classic literature, as Barnaby is a character in Charles Dickens' novel, Barnaby Rudge.

Is Barnaby a good dog name?

Barnaby has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Barnaby isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Barnaby is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Barnaby was, in the past month, the 3210th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Barnaby is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Barnaby was viewed 95 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Barnaby's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Barnaby is most adored in Hawaii, South Carolina and Nebraska.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Oklahoma and Illinois.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Barnaby.

Most popular breeds named Barnaby:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Beagle
  3. Poodle
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. Collie

Barnaby is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Popular British children's book character and common English male name.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Echoes of yesteryears, this moniker harks back to Dickensian literary classics.

Dog names like Barnaby:

Son Of My Right Hand
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Son Of My Right Hand
Descendant Of Bradach
Bold As A Bear
From The Barley Town
Barnaby dog name meaning

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