Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbæɹ.ɪt/, /ˈbɛɹ.ɪt/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Probably derived from the Middle English word barat meaning "trouble, deception", originally given to a quarrelsome person.

Related Names

Rootbarat
VariantBarret
Given Name DescendantBarrett(English)

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Entry updated December 7, 2022