Names

Derived from the Germanic elements ercan “genuine” and bald “bold”. The first element was altered due to the influence of Greek names beginning with the element ἀρχός (archos) meaning “master”. The Normans brought this name to England. It first became common in Scotland in the Middle Ages.

People with the name Barnardine have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.

People with the name Barnardel have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.

People with the name Barnard have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.

From an English surname meaning “bowman, archer”, of Old French origin.

People with the name Barnard have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.

Old Germanic variant of Ercanbald.

People with the name Barnahy have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.

Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀρχέλαος (Archelaos), which meant “master of the people” from ἀρχός (archos) meaning “master” and λαός (laos) meaning “people”. This was the name of a son of Herod the Great. He ruled over Judea, Samaria and Idumea.

People with the name Barnaby have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.